20240037218. TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED VIRTUAL INSTANCE INSPECTION UTILIZING DISK CLONING simplified abstract (Wiz, Inc.)

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TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED VIRTUAL INSTANCE INSPECTION UTILIZING DISK CLONING

Organization Name

Wiz, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Daniel Hershko Shemesh of Givat-Shmuel (IL)

Yarin Miran of Rishon Lezion (IL)

Roy Reznik of Tel Aviv (IL)

Ami Luttwak of Binyamina (IL)

Yinon Costica of Tel Aviv (IL)

TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED VIRTUAL INSTANCE INSPECTION UTILIZING DISK CLONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240037218 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVED VIRTUAL INSTANCE INSPECTION UTILIZING DISK CLONING

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system and method for inspecting virtual instances in a cloud computing environment for cybersecurity threats using disk cloning.

  • The method involves selecting a virtual instance in a cloud computing environment that has a disk with a disk descriptor containing an address in a cloud storage system.
  • An instruction is generated to clone the disk of the virtual instance, which results in the generation of a cloned disk descriptor. The cloned disk descriptor includes a data field with the address of the disk of the virtual instance.
  • The cloned disk is then inspected for a cybersecurity threat.
  • Once the inspection of the cloned disk is completed, it is released.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Enhancing cybersecurity in cloud computing environments by inspecting virtual instances for threats.
  • Improving the efficiency of threat detection and response in cloud computing environments.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Traditional methods of inspecting virtual instances for cybersecurity threats may be time-consuming and resource-intensive.
  • Disk cloning allows for a more efficient and isolated inspection process, reducing the impact on the original virtual instance.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved security by detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats in virtual instances.
  • Reduced impact on the performance and availability of the original virtual instance during the inspection process.
  • Enhanced efficiency in threat detection and response in cloud computing environments.


Original Abstract Submitted

a system and method for inspecting virtual instances in a cloud computing environment for cybersecurity threats utilizing disk cloning. the method includes: selecting a virtual instance in a cloud computing environment, wherein the virtual instance includes a disk having a disk descriptor with an address in a cloud storage system; generating an instruction to clone the disk of the virtual instance, the instruction when executed causes generation of a cloned disk descriptor, the cloned disk descriptor having a data field including the address of the disk of the virtual instance; inspecting the cloned disk for a cybersecurity threat; and releasing the cloned disk in response to completing the inspection of the cloned disk.

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