18558155. IPU BASED OPERATORS simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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IPU BASED OPERATORS
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Francesc Guim Bernat of Barcelona (ES)
IPU BASED OPERATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558155 titled 'IPU BASED OPERATORS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes methods and apparatus for attestation and execution of operators on a compute platform. The apparatus validates operators to be executed, enforces tenant rules, and includes a cache for caching validated operators.
- Validates operators to be executed on a compute platform
- Enforces tenant rules related to execution of operators
- Includes a cache for caching validated operators
- Performs client-side attestation operations with an operator attestation service
- Fetches operators from an operator catalog and computes a hash over the operator
- Sends a message containing the hash and operator identifier to the operator attestation service for validation
Potential Applications: 1. Cloud computing platforms 2. Secure data processing environments 3. IoT devices with remote attestation capabilities
Problems Solved: 1. Ensures only validated operators are executed on the compute platform 2. Enforces tenant rules to maintain security and compliance 3. Provides a secure mechanism for operator validation and execution
Benefits: 1. Enhanced security for executing operators 2. Improved compliance with tenant rules 3. Efficient caching mechanism for validated operators
Commercial Applications: Secure Data Processing Platform: Implementing this technology in cloud computing environments to ensure secure execution of operators and enforce tenant rules.
Prior Art: Prior research in the field of secure computing environments and attestation mechanisms may provide insights into similar technologies.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in secure computing, attestation mechanisms, and operator validation technologies for potential improvements in the field.
Questions about Methods and Apparatus for Attestation and Execution of Operators: 1. How does the apparatus validate operators to be executed on the compute platform? 2. What are the key features of the cache included in the apparatus for caching validated operators?
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and apparatus for attestation and execution of operators. The apparatus is configured to be implemented in a compute platform including at least one processing unit, and is configured to perform client-side attestation operations with an operator attestation service to validate an operator to be executed on the apparatus or a processing unit on the compute platform. The apparatus is also configured to fetch an operator from an operator catalog, compute a hash over the operator, and send a message containing the hash and operator identifier (ID) (or digest containing the same with optional signing) to the operator attestation service, which validates the operator by looking up a valid hash for the operator using the operator ID and comparing the hashes. The apparatus is also configured to maintain and enforce tenant rules relating to execution of operators, and includes a cache for caching validated operators.
