CyberArk Software has been granted a patent for a method to secure command line entries. The technique involves invoking a secondary process in a suspended mode, providing placeholder entries, retrieving secrets, and storing an operable command line entry for secure use. GlobalData’s report on CyberArk Software gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Securing command line entries in computing environments
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12001567B1) discloses a computer-implemented method for securing the use of command line entries. The method involves invoking a secondary process in a suspended mode, providing placeholder command line entries, retrieving a secret, and storing an operable command line entry in a memory location associated with the secondary process. The secondary process is then configured to process the operable command line entry using the secret. Additionally, the patent includes instructions for securing command line entries on a non-transitory computer-readable medium, where the operable command line entry can assert the secret to access a protected asset.
Furthermore, the patent details various aspects of the method, such as deleting the operable command line entry after the secret is used, accessing the operable command line entry from stack arguments, and ensuring the command line entry is not available to auditing tools. The method also involves obtaining the secret from a secure storage location or user input before executing the secondary process. The patent emphasizes the importance of suspending the secondary process before processing any command line entries and nullifying placeholder entries to enhance security. Overall, the patent provides a comprehensive approach to securing command line entries in a computing environment, ensuring sensitive information remains protected during processing.
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