CA3046698A1 - Encrypted sharding for storing and retrieving digital files in email servers via standard protocols (smtip/imap/pop) - Google Patents
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Abstract
The main purpose of the present patent is to store files via an encrypted (SHA
256 compliant) process in email servers and the retrieval and reconstruction of those files in their initial state. The files are split in encrypted shards, are then sent via standard emailing protocols in email inboxes, and then reassembled in the initial state. The index of the shards is stored in the blockchain or databases (DB).
256 compliant) process in email servers and the retrieval and reconstruction of those files in their initial state. The files are split in encrypted shards, are then sent via standard emailing protocols in email inboxes, and then reassembled in the initial state. The index of the shards is stored in the blockchain or databases (DB).
Description
Encrypted sharding for storing and retrieving digital files in email servers via standard protocols (SMTP/IMAP/POP) with blockchain or database indexing.
Author: Dr.Radu Vestemean Abstract The main purpose of the present patent is to store files via an encrypted (SHA
256 compliant) process in email servers and the retrieval and reconstruction of those files in their initial state. The files are split in encrypted shards, are then sent via standard emailing protocols in email inboxes, and then reassembled in the initial state. The index of the shards is stored in the blockchain or databases (DB).
Description The present patent shows how to store files via an encrypted SHA 256 compliant process in email servers and the retrieval of those files and rebuilding them in their initial state. The process implies the identification of the files for storage, and the splitting the file in small files: shards. The shards are then encrypted via SHA256 encryption, indexed and assigned in a blockchain-type structure, with pointers from one block to another, or by storing the index in a DB-like structure. The shards are pushed from source to destination via a standard email protocol into an email account/server as distinct messages.
The shards can be retrieved via a read process from blockchain or the index DB, they can be deleted on the mail servers and distributed to multiple email servers. The creation of the shards will generate an index stored in blockchain or DB index. The advantages of using this method is storage of secure, SHA256 encrypted information, storage of encrypted and secured information in traditional email servers' inboxes, protected by scanners or Al engines who're analyzing and exposing the content of stored data. This solution will provide a viable alternative to store confidential data in commonly used data storage structures.
Background Of The Invention There are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created each day at our current pace, but that pace is only accelerating with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). Over the last two years alone 90 percent of Page 1 of9 the data in the world was generated [IBM/IDC] and there are untapped capacities for use available in email servers.
In recent years, data center trends, such as big data analytics and cloud storage technologies, have fostered the rapid growth of computer file storage. The number of applications using strictly file-based access, rather than database access, has been another contributing factor.
Summary Of The Invention's Advantages The method will allow file storage outside a network, in email inboxes, saving the data in encrypted shards.
Main advantages of the solution include:
= using additional email inbox capacities for data storage = storing data (sending and receiving data shards) by using standardized protocols ¨ no additional protocols are required, accommodating firewalls rules.
= splitting / restoring data in shards and storing in secured email boxes, adding additional security = encrypting data in email inboxes via SHA256, making it impossible to access the data stored in email inboxes Detailed Description Of The Invention The process is as follows:
I. Files selected for storage are identified in the Hub (Fig. 1)
Author: Dr.Radu Vestemean Abstract The main purpose of the present patent is to store files via an encrypted (SHA
256 compliant) process in email servers and the retrieval and reconstruction of those files in their initial state. The files are split in encrypted shards, are then sent via standard emailing protocols in email inboxes, and then reassembled in the initial state. The index of the shards is stored in the blockchain or databases (DB).
Description The present patent shows how to store files via an encrypted SHA 256 compliant process in email servers and the retrieval of those files and rebuilding them in their initial state. The process implies the identification of the files for storage, and the splitting the file in small files: shards. The shards are then encrypted via SHA256 encryption, indexed and assigned in a blockchain-type structure, with pointers from one block to another, or by storing the index in a DB-like structure. The shards are pushed from source to destination via a standard email protocol into an email account/server as distinct messages.
The shards can be retrieved via a read process from blockchain or the index DB, they can be deleted on the mail servers and distributed to multiple email servers. The creation of the shards will generate an index stored in blockchain or DB index. The advantages of using this method is storage of secure, SHA256 encrypted information, storage of encrypted and secured information in traditional email servers' inboxes, protected by scanners or Al engines who're analyzing and exposing the content of stored data. This solution will provide a viable alternative to store confidential data in commonly used data storage structures.
Background Of The Invention There are 2.5 quintillion bytes of data created each day at our current pace, but that pace is only accelerating with the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT). Over the last two years alone 90 percent of Page 1 of9 the data in the world was generated [IBM/IDC] and there are untapped capacities for use available in email servers.
In recent years, data center trends, such as big data analytics and cloud storage technologies, have fostered the rapid growth of computer file storage. The number of applications using strictly file-based access, rather than database access, has been another contributing factor.
Summary Of The Invention's Advantages The method will allow file storage outside a network, in email inboxes, saving the data in encrypted shards.
Main advantages of the solution include:
= using additional email inbox capacities for data storage = storing data (sending and receiving data shards) by using standardized protocols ¨ no additional protocols are required, accommodating firewalls rules.
= splitting / restoring data in shards and storing in secured email boxes, adding additional security = encrypting data in email inboxes via SHA256, making it impossible to access the data stored in email inboxes Detailed Description Of The Invention The process is as follows:
I. Files selected for storage are identified in the Hub (Fig. 1)
2. After selection, the files are split into small files (for example 5 MB
size), called shards. The file unit is called shard, plural shards. (Fig.2)
size), called shards. The file unit is called shard, plural shards. (Fig.2)
3. The shards are then indexed and assigned in a blockchain-type structure (with pointers from one block to another). (Fig. 3)
4. The result of the above processes (Fig. 4):
a. Original File b. Encrypted Shards c. Index (IDX) Map for the original file Page 2 of9
a. Original File b. Encrypted Shards c. Index (IDX) Map for the original file Page 2 of9
5. The shards are afterwards pushed from source to destination via a standard email protocol into an email account/ server (SMTP /1MAP/POP) as distinct messages (Fig. 4, Fig.
5).
5).
6. The shards can be retrieved via a read process from the Hub (Fig. 6).
7. The shards can be deleted on the mail servers.
8. The shards can be distributed to multiple mail servers (redundancy).
The process can be implemented via a blockchain style framework, as we can simulate the shards as part of ledger entries (Fig. 7).
The implementation of the process (Fig. 8) will be flexible, but due to the requirements of encryption, privacy (HIPPA/GDPR) SHA256 encryption is required on untrusted (email) servers. There will be microservices to split, send, retrieve, and rebuild the files/shards.
The creation of the shards will generate an index. There are two methods to design the index:
= as database records = as ledger entries in a blockchain Claims Full name: Dr.Radu Vestemean Citizenship: Canadian Complete address: 19 Ravel Drive Province or state: Ontario Postal code: L4J 8Z2 Telephone number: 416 902 2924 Fax number: N/A
Country: Canada Page 3 of9
The process can be implemented via a blockchain style framework, as we can simulate the shards as part of ledger entries (Fig. 7).
The implementation of the process (Fig. 8) will be flexible, but due to the requirements of encryption, privacy (HIPPA/GDPR) SHA256 encryption is required on untrusted (email) servers. There will be microservices to split, send, retrieve, and rebuild the files/shards.
The creation of the shards will generate an index. There are two methods to design the index:
= as database records = as ledger entries in a blockchain Claims Full name: Dr.Radu Vestemean Citizenship: Canadian Complete address: 19 Ravel Drive Province or state: Ontario Postal code: L4J 8Z2 Telephone number: 416 902 2924 Fax number: N/A
Country: Canada Page 3 of9
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