Cybersecurity

Correlating Remote Attestation Quotes with VNF Resource Allocation

The USPTO granted Patent US12598085B2 to Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ) on April 7, 2026. The patent covers methods for correlating remote attestation quotes with virtualized network function (VNF) resource allocation events to ensure VNF components operate in legitimate contexts. The patent names four inventors and includes 23 claims covering the attestation correlation methodology.

KPMG AZSA Blockchain Patent - Standardized Crypto Data Analysis

The USPTO granted Patent US12598087B2 to KPMG AZSA LLC for a cryptographic asset blockchain processing system that standardizes blockchain data analysis across multiple implementation methods. The invention converts blockchain transaction data (quantity, unit price, transaction partners) into a standardized format for accounting audits and large-scale data analysis. The patent contains 18 claims and was filed on August 25, 2021.

Network access using hardware-based security

USPTO granted patent US12598078B2 to Sophos Limited covering hardware-based security for network authentication. The patent describes endpoint devices using hardware-bound security systems to authenticate to enterprise networks, with cryptographically validated challenge-response protocols. The patent was applied for on February 15, 2023, under application number 18110051, with 20 claims granted.

Atlassian patent, access controls for authenticated and public users

The USPTO granted Patent US12598189B2 to Atlassian Pty Ltd covering a content collaboration system that manages dual access controls for authenticated users and unauthenticated public users. The system provides synchronized content caching and hierarchical visibility controls for publicly accessible digital content across enterprise environments.

Cryptographic method certifies backup data retention lock status

USPTO granted Patent US12598082B2 to Dell Products L.P. on April 7, 2026, covering a cryptographic method for certifying retention lock status of backup data in deduplication storage systems. The patent describes encrypting retention lock status to create a certified token that can be inspected and audited by backup software. The invention addresses opaque data not interpreted by filesystems, returning retention lock information in cleartext format.

Intelligent Resource Allocation Based on Security Profile of Edge Device Network

USPTO granted Patent US12598186B2 to Bank of America Corporation covering a system for intelligent resource allocation in edge device networks using quantum computing simulations for security testing. The system includes edge devices executing computing tasks, a resource deployment subsystem for anomaly detection, and a quantum computing subsystem for executing simulated attacks across network configurations to determine security scores and optimal deployments.

Privileged account security system and method for managing access

USPTO granted patent US12598187B2 to Saudi Arabian Oil Company for a system and method managing privileged account access. The technology disables privileged accounts upon creation and enables them only after user authentication for elevated rights requests, reducing the likelihood of system compromise. This is a routine IP event establishing enforceable patent rights for the assignee.

Salesforce multi-tenant data access control with cloud token security

USPTO granted Salesforce patent US12598193B2 covering fine granularity control of data access and usage across multi-tenant systems. The system validates user access requests against data source permissions and creates cloud-specific tokens converted from cloud-neutral tokens, establishing temporary IAM roles and policies with automatic expiration.

Secretary Mullin visits Western NC, FEMA relief update

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin visited Western North Carolina on April 7, 2026, to provide an update on FEMA disaster relief efforts following Tropical Storm Helene and Hurricane Florence. The Secretary received an emergency management briefing in Lake Lure, met with Chimney Rock residents and local leadership, and hosted a roundtable discussion with Senator Budd, Representatives Edwards and Moore, FEMA Administrator Evans, and first responders.

Methods and systems for a 2-qubit multi-user quantum key distribution protocol

USPTO granted Patent US12598062B2 to Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd. covering a method of quantum key distribution using 2-qubit entanglement among three parties (operator O, Alice, and Bob) for multi-user QKD. The patent includes 12 claims related to qubit measurement, encoding, CHSH inequality verification, and quantum key reconciliation.