Cloud Key Management System
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1. A method for key management comprising:
- Receiving a request for key services,Identifying a tenant location on a cloud-based system,Performing a key service on a cloud-based system.
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Abstract
This invention uses a cloud-based key management system to store, retrieve, generate, and perform other key operations. The cloud-based system ensures security of the keys while preventing their loss or destruction. Using this invention, a company can now manage, audit, and maintain control and security around their keys. Security event auditing permits evaluation of the operations to ensure that each step is completely securely.
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1. A method for key management comprising:
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Receiving a request for key services, Identifying a tenant location on a cloud-based system, Performing a key service on a cloud-based system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for generating keys comprising:
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Receiving communication from a key agent through a secure tunnel, Generating a key on a cloud-based system, and Storing the key in an encrypted format on a cloud-based system. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A process for key management comprising:
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A requester, A request for a key service, and A cloud-based key service comprising a multi-tenancy manager and a server manager. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. An apparatus for providing cloud-based key services comprising:
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A processor and Memory storing computer executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the apparatus to at least; Accept requests for a key service remotely from a requester, Validate a request for a key service, Perform a key service request, and Verify that the key service is performed correctly. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34)
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