Tenable. has been granted a patent for a method that enhances vulnerability scanning of remote file systems. The method involves identifying target software objects, retrieving specific disk blocks via an API, and conducting vulnerability scans on the extracted objects, improving efficiency and focus in security assessments. GlobalData’s report on Tenable gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Vulnerability scanning of remote file systems' software objects
The patent US12063242B2 outlines a method and system for operating a vulnerability scanner component designed to perform scans on target software objects within a remote file system. The process begins with identifying the target software objects and utilizing a file system application programming interface (API) to determine the relevant disk blocks that contain these objects. The method includes mapping these disk blocks to a set of storage blocks, sending a read request to a remote device for the storage blocks, and subsequently obtaining and extracting the target software objects from the disk blocks. The vulnerability scan is then conducted on the extracted objects. Notably, the method allows for read-only access to the remote file system data and is applicable to various file systems, including XFS, EXT4, and NTFS.
Additionally, the patent specifies that the read request can be directed to cloud services such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure, utilizing their respective storage solutions like Elastic Block Stores (EBS) or Blobs. The claims also emphasize that the read request does not necessitate the retrieval of a complete disk image of the remote file system, streamlining the scanning process. The vulnerability scanner component is further described as comprising processors, memories, and transceivers, which work together to execute the scanning method. This innovation aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of vulnerability assessments in remote file systems while ensuring data integrity and security.
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