Rapid7, Inc. (20240283812). INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE PREDEPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE TESTING simplified abstract
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INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE PREDEPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE TESTING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
James Witschey of Falls Church VA (US)
John Jason Senich of Silver Springs MD (US)
Val Komarov of Fairfax VA (US)
Miguel Ledezma of Alexandria VA (US)
Chris Deramus of Ashburn VA (US)
INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE PREDEPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE TESTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240283812 titled 'INFRASTRUCTURE AS CODE PREDEPLOYMENT COMPLIANCE TESTING
The abstract describes a Unified Cloud Configuration Evaluation (UCCE) system that can assess both live asset configurations in a cloud environment and proposed configuration changes from a Cloud Configuration Development (CCD) system. The UCCE system, which can function as a Cloud Security Posture Management (CPSM) system, monitors cloud assets for compliance with a set of rules and analyzes proposed changes for compliance using the same rules as the live environment.
- UCCE system evaluates live asset configurations and proposed changes in a cloud environment.
- Can be implemented as a CPSM system to monitor compliance with rules.
- Ingests cloud configuration definitions from the CCD system.
- CCD system functions as an Infrastructure as Code (IAC) system for creating configuration definitions.
- Analyzes proposed changes for compliance using the same set of rules as the live environment.
Potential Applications: - Cloud security management - Compliance monitoring in cloud environments - Automated configuration evaluation
Problems Solved: - Ensuring compliance with rules in cloud environments - Streamlining configuration evaluation processes - Enhancing cloud security posture
Benefits: - Improved compliance monitoring - Increased efficiency in evaluating configuration changes - Enhanced cloud security
Commercial Applications: Title: Cloud Security Compliance System This technology can be used by cloud service providers, enterprises with cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity firms to ensure compliance with security rules and streamline configuration evaluation processes. It can have significant implications for enhancing cloud security and compliance management in various industries.
Questions about Unified Cloud Configuration Evaluation (UCCE):
1. How does the UCCE system differ from traditional cloud configuration evaluation methods? The UCCE system combines live asset configuration assessment with proposed configuration change analysis, providing a comprehensive approach to cloud configuration evaluation.
2. What are the key benefits of using the UCCE system for cloud security management? The UCCE system offers improved compliance monitoring, increased efficiency in evaluating configuration changes, and enhanced cloud security, making it a valuable tool for organizations operating in cloud environments.
Original Abstract Submitted
a unified cloud configuration evaluation (ucce) system is described capable of evaluating both asset configurations in a live cloud environment and proposed configuration changes produced by a cloud configuration development (ccd) system. in embodiments, the ucce system may be implemented as a cloud security posture management (cpsm) system that monitors assets in the cloud environment and check the assets' configurations for compliance with a set of compliance rules. in embodiments, the ucce system ingests a cloud configuration definition generated by the ccd system. in embodiments, the ccd system is implemented as an infrastructure as code (iac) system that allows a user to create a cloud configuration definition that describes proposed configuration changes to the cloud environment. the ucce system is configured to interpret the cloud configuration definition and analyze the proposed configuration changes for compliance using the same set of compliance rules used for the live cloud environment.
