Pure Storage. has been granted a patent for a method that manages access to a storage system during a transitional state. The method utilizes a guest role to control access when a request lacks a token identifier, ensuring security protocol implementation during the transition. GlobalData’s report on Pure Storage gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Controlling access to a storage system during transitions
The patent US12045463B2 outlines a computer-implemented method for managing access to a storage system during a transitional state, particularly when the system is shifting to a security protocol. The method involves receiving access requests that may lack a token identifier. In such cases, the system utilizes a guest role to regulate access to the requested resource. The claims detail the process of creating a user object with the guest role, setting a guest Boolean to true, and determining whether the guest role is permitted to access the resource based on its ownership status—either public or owned. If the resource is owned, access is granted only if it is specified for public access; otherwise, the request is denied. Conversely, if the resource is public, access is granted based on the guest role's permissions.
Additionally, the patent describes scenarios where an additional request may include a token identifier, prompting the system to apply the established security protocol for access control. The claims also specify that the resources can include volumes, which may be created without an owner and designated as public. The patent further encompasses a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions for executing the described methods, as well as a computing system equipped with a processor and memory to facilitate these operations. Overall, the patent provides a structured approach to access control in storage systems, ensuring that security measures are effectively implemented during transitional phases.
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