Posture-based data protection
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1. A method for providing access to encrypted data on a computing device based on a security-posture of the computing device, comprising:
- assessing the security-posture of the computing device upon which the encrypted data is stored; and
if the assessed security-posture meets specified criteria, providing the computing device with a key which enables the computing device to access the encrypted data.
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Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that facilitates access to encrypted data on a computing device based on a security-posture of the computing device. During operation, the system assesses the security-posture of the computing device upon which the encrypted data is stored. If the assessed security-posture meets specified criteria, the system provides the computing device with a key which enables the computing device to access the encrypted data.
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1. A method for providing access to encrypted data on a computing device based on a security-posture of the computing device, comprising:
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assessing the security-posture of the computing device upon which the encrypted data is stored; and if the assessed security-posture meets specified criteria, providing the computing device with a key which enables the computing device to access the encrypted data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer-readable storage medium storing instructions that when executed by a computer cause the computer to perform a method for providing access to encrypted data on a computing device based on a security-posture of the computing device, the method comprising:
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assessing the security-posture of the computing device upon which the encrypted data is stored; and if the assessed security-posture meets specified criteria, providing the computing device with a key which enables the computing device to access the encrypted data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus that provides access to encrypted data on a computing device based on a security-posture of the computing device, comprising:
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an assessment mechanism configured to assess the security-posture of the computing device upon which the encrypted data is stored; and an access mechanism, wherein if the assessed security-posture meets specified criteria, the access mechanism is configured to provide the computing device with a key which enables the computing device to access the encrypted data. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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