View source for VMware, Inc. (20240235846). MANAGING CRYPTOGRAPHIC COMPLIANCE ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER simplified abstract

=MANAGING CRYPTOGRAPHIC COMPLIANCE ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:VMware, Inc.|VMware, Inc.]]


[[Category:VMware, Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Sean James Huntley of Sydney (AU)|Sean James Huntley of Sydney (AU)]][[Category:Sean James Huntley of Sydney (AU)]]

[[:Category:David Ott of Palo Alto CA (US)|David Ott of Palo Alto CA (US)]][[Category:David Ott of Palo Alto CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Daniel Beveridge of Valrico FL (US)|Daniel Beveridge of Valrico FL (US)]][[Category:Daniel Beveridge of Valrico FL (US)]]

==MANAGING CRYPTOGRAPHIC COMPLIANCE ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240235846 titled 'MANAGING CRYPTOGRAPHIC COMPLIANCE ON A COMPUTING DEVICE USING A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a method for binding the configuration state of client devices to the blockchain to manage cryptographic compliance. A management agent can request a zero-knowledge proof of a device's configuration state, including cryptographic policies, from a smart contract on the blockchain network. This ensures that cryptographic operations on the client device comply with the policies stored on the blockchain.

* Binding configuration state of client devices to the blockchain
* Utilizing the binding for managing cryptographic compliance
* Requesting zero-knowledge proof of configuration state from a smart contract on the blockchain
* Ensuring cryptographic operations on client devices comply with stored policies
* Enhancing security and trust in cryptographic operations

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Binding client device configuration state to the blockchain
* Utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for cryptographic compliance
* Managing cryptographic policies on the blockchain network
* Enhancing security and trust in cryptographic operations
* Streamlining management of cryptographic compliance

==Potential Applications==
The technology can be applied in various industries such as finance, healthcare, and government where secure cryptographic operations are essential. It can also be used in IoT devices, ensuring compliance with cryptographic policies.

==Problems Solved==
* Ensures cryptographic compliance of client devices
* Enhances security and trust in cryptographic operations
* Streamlines management of cryptographic policies
* Provides a secure and transparent method for managing cryptographic compliance

==Benefits==
* Enhanced security and trust in cryptographic operations
* Simplified management of cryptographic compliance
* Transparent and auditable cryptographic policies
* Increased efficiency in ensuring compliance with cryptographic standards

==Commercial Applications==
The technology can be utilized by cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, and government agencies to ensure secure cryptographic operations and compliance with industry standards. It can also be integrated into IoT devices to enhance security and trust in data transactions.

==Questions about Blockchain Technology==
===How does binding client device configuration state to the blockchain enhance security in cryptographic operations?===
Binding client device configuration state to the blockchain ensures that cryptographic operations comply with predefined policies stored on the blockchain, enhancing security by providing a transparent and auditable method for managing cryptographic compliance.

===What are the potential applications of utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for cryptographic compliance in different industries?===
Utilizing zero-knowledge proofs for cryptographic compliance can be applied in industries such as finance, healthcare, and government to ensure secure cryptographic operations and compliance with industry standards.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

disclosed are various embodiments for binding the configuration state of client devices to the blockchain and utilizing the binding for managing cryptographic compliance. a management agent can send a request to a smart contract hosted by a blockchain network for a zero-knowledge proof (zkp) of a configuration state for a computing device, the state including cryptographic policies. cryptographic operations performed by the client device can be performed by complying with the policies stored on the blockchain network.



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