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Correlating remote attestation quotes with a virtualized network function (VNF) resource allocation event

Grant US12598085B2 Kind: B2 Apr 07, 2026

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)

Inventors

Bernard Smeets, Cristina Badulescu, Daniel Migault, Stere Preda

Abstract

A method, network node and non-transitory computer readable media having stored thereon instructions for correlating a remote attestation quote with a virtualized network function (VNF) resource allocation event. The method comprises obtaining a set of VNF components (VNFCs) that require remote attestation. The method comprises obtaining an attestation quote for each VNFC of the set of VNFCs, the attestation quote ensuring that instances of each VNFC are used in a legitimate context. The method comprises correlating each attestation quote with the VNF resource allocation event.

CPC Classifications

H04L 9/40 H04L 9/3236 H04L 9/3247 H04L 63/104 G06F 21/44

Filing Date

2022-11-03

Application No.

18710567

Claims

23