17849583. CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE SECRETS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE SECRETS

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Nicolas Harry Neate of Reading (GB)

CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE SECRETS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17849583 titled 'CONFIGURATION OF MULTIPLE SECRETS

Simplified Explanation

Techniques are described for managing secrets for accessing resources of a computing service provider by a client computing device. Two secrets are created that are valid for accessing the resource by the client computing device. When one of the two secrets are invalid for accessing the resource, the client computing device can use the second of the two secrets to gain access to the resource.

• Two secrets are generated for accessing a computing service provider's resources.
• If one secret is invalid, the client computing device can use the second secret for access.
• This technique ensures uninterrupted access to resources even if one secret becomes invalid.

Potential Applications

• Cloud computing services
• Online storage providers
• Web hosting services

Problems Solved

• Ensures continuous access to resources even if one secret becomes invalid.
• Reduces downtime and interruptions in accessing computing service provider's resources.

Benefits

• Improved reliability and availability of resources.
• Enhanced security by having multiple secrets for access.
• Simplified management of secrets for accessing resources.

Original Abstract Submitted

Techniques are described for managing secrets for accessing resources of a computing service provider by a client computing device. Two secrets are created that are valid for accessing the resource by the client computing device. When one of the two secrets are invalid for accessing the resource, the client computing device can use the second of the two secrets to gain access to the resource.