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System and Methodology Providing Secure Workspace Environment

  • US 20070101435A1
  • Filed: 10/14/2005
  • Published: 05/03/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. In a computer system, a method for creating a secured workspace within an existing operating system for allowing users to run applications in a secured manner, the method comprising:

  • creating a policy for configuring the secured workspace, the policy specifying how information created during operation of the applications may be accessed;

    hooking particular functions of the operating system in order to obtain control over the information created during operation of the applications;

    during operation of the applications, encrypting the information to prevent unauthorized access;

    in response to a request for access to the information, determining whether the request complies with the policy; and

    if the request complies with the policy, satisfying the request by providing access to a decrypted copy of the information.

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