IBM Patents New Cloud Security Mechanism

Grazed from eWeek. Author: Darryl K. Taft.

IBM announced that its researchers have developed a new technique for protecting sensitive data prior to transmitting it to the cloud. Big Blue’s patented invention will overcome barriers to client adoption of cloud computing solutions by ensuring that private or proprietary information is secured before transferring it for processing by cloud computing services.

The new IBM security invention addresses cloud computing apprehensions by helping users protect confidential and private information in the cloud. This can help businesses meet regulatory requirements regarding the handling of sensitive client data. IBM received U.S. Patent #8,539,597: "Securing sensitive data for cloud computing" for the invention…

"Patents like this help to solve real-world security challenges that are inhibiting cloud computing growth," said Josyula Rao, IBM’s director of security research, in a statement. "IBM’s investment in research and development is producing innovations that will advance the company’s cloud computing and security leadership."…

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