17957329. USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
Contents
- 1 USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Shelesh Chopra of Bangalore (IN)
USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17957329 titled 'USING BACKUP META-DATA AND ANALYTICS FOR DETECTING CYBER-ATTACKS
Simplified Explanation
The invention relates to leveraging backup meta-data for detecting cyber-attacks, specifically ransomware attacks, to reduce the amount of data that needs to be scanned by a cyber-security module.
- Leveraging backup meta-data for detecting cyber-attacks
- Reducing data scanning by cyber-security module
- Early detection of attacks through periodic backups
- Quick identification of possible ransomware attacks
- Mitigating potential damage to user's data
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries where data protection and cybersecurity are crucial, such as finance, healthcare, and government sectors.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in early detection of cyber-attacks, specifically ransomware attacks, which can help in mitigating potential damage to critical data and systems.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include early detection of cyber-attacks, reduced processing time for scanning data, and improved data protection measures.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include cybersecurity software development, data protection services, and consulting for organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of backup data for detecting cyber-attacks, but the specific method of leveraging backup meta-data for detecting ransomware attacks may be a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of cybersecurity measures in an organization?
This technology can significantly improve the efficiency of cybersecurity measures by enabling early detection of cyber-attacks, reducing the time required for scanning data, and enhancing data protection protocols.
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology in different types of IT environments?
Some potential limitations or challenges in implementing this technology could include compatibility issues with existing cybersecurity systems, the need for additional resources for data scanning, and ensuring the security and integrity of backup meta-data.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the invention relate to generating backups of assets. More specifically, in one or more embodiments of the invention, the meta-data generated during the backups is leveraged for detecting cyber-attacks by leveraging backup meta-data, to reduce the amount of data that needs to be scanned by a cyber-security module to detect a cyber-attack, such as a ransomware attack. This allows any attacks to be detected earlier and reduce processing by leveraging the periodic backups that are performed as part of data protection, to detect when an attack has or is occurring. By making these determinations, a quick identification of possible ransomware attacks may be made and other methods of mitigating the attack may be deployed when the method of mitigating the attack might still be useful to mitigate potential damage to a user's data.
