Palantir technologies inc. (20240275610). METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURE DEBUG INFORMATION simplified abstract
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURE DEBUG INFORMATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tony Abboud of New York NY (US)
Spencer Lake of New York NY (US)
Bradley Moylan of Torrance CA (US)
Andrew Bradshaw of New York NY (US)
Maximilian Najork of Brooklyn NY (US)
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURE DEBUG INFORMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240275610 titled 'METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING SECURE DEBUG INFORMATION
The method and apparatus described in the patent application provide debug information and utilize a central debug service in a management environment. This service issues a cryptographically secure signed request to a client debug agent in a client environment for access to debug information generated by code executing in the client environment.
- The request is signed using a private key associated with the central debug service.
- The central debug service provides the public key of the public/private key pair associated with it to the client debug agent for verification.
- Upon successful verification, the central debug service receives the requested debug information from the client debug agent.
Potential Applications: - Software development and debugging processes - Remote monitoring and troubleshooting of software systems - Security and access control in debugging environments
Problems Solved: - Ensuring secure access to debug information - Streamlining the process of requesting and receiving debug data - Enhancing the overall efficiency of debugging procedures
Benefits: - Improved security measures for accessing sensitive debug information - Simplified and streamlined debugging processes - Enhanced collaboration between developers and debuggers
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Debugging Service for Software Development Companies This technology can be utilized by software development companies to enhance their debugging processes, improve security measures, and streamline collaboration between developers and debuggers. It can be marketed as a secure and efficient solution for accessing and managing debug information in a centralized manner.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the use of a central debug service improve the security of accessing debug information? - The central debug service employs cryptographic signatures to ensure secure access to debug data, enhancing the overall security of the debugging process.
2. What are the key advantages of using a public/private key pair in the debug information access process? - The use of a public/private key pair adds an extra layer of security by enabling secure communication between the central debug service and the client debug agent.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method and apparatus provides debug information and employs a central debug service in a management environment that issues, to a client debug agent in a client environment, a cryptographically secure signed request for access to debug information that is generated by code executing in the client environment. the request is signed using a private key of a public/private key pair associated with the central debug service. the central debug service receives from the client debug agent, a request that requests the public key of public/private key pair associated with the central debug service and provides the public key of the central debug service to the client debug agent, in response to the request, for verification of approval to access debug information in the client environment. the central debug service receives the requested debug information from the client debug agent, in response to a successful signature verification by the client debug agent.
