Patents Assigned to Security First Corp.
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Publication number: 20220131696Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely sharing data. A processor forms two or more shares of a data set encrypted with a symmetric key, the data set associated with a first user device, and causes the encrypted data set shares to be stored separately from each other in at least one remote storage location. The processor generates first and second encrypted keys by encrypting data indicative of the symmetric key with a first asymmetric key of first and second asymmetric key pairs associated with the first user device and a second user device, respectively, and causes the encrypted key to be stored in the at least one storage location. To restore the data set, a predetermined number of the two or more encrypted data set shares and at least one of the second asymmetric keys of the first and second asymmetric key pairs are needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Don Martin
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Publication number: 20220075534Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide an improved scalable cloud-based dynamically adjustable or configurable storage volume. In one aspect, a gateway provides a dynamically or configurably adjustable storage volume, including a local cache. The storage volume may be transparently adjusted for the amount of data that needs to be stored using available local or cloud-based storage. The gateway may use caching techniques and block clustering to provide gains in access latency compared to existing gateway systems, while providing scalable off-premises storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: SECURITY FIRST CORP.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini
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Patent number: 11218312Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely sharing data. A processor forms two or more shares of a data set encrypted with a symmetric key, the data set associated with a first user device, and causes the encrypted data set shares to be stored separately from each other in at least one remote storage location. The processor generates first and second encrypted keys by encrypting data indicative of the symmetric key with a first asymmetric key of first and second asymmetric key pairs associated with the first user device and a second user device, respectively, and causes the encrypted key to be stored in the at least one storage location. To restore the data set, a predetermined number of the two or more encrypted data set shares and at least one of the second asymmetric keys of the first and second asymmetric key pairs are needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Don Martin
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Patent number: 11199976Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide an improved scalable cloud-based dynamically adjustable or configurable storage volume. In one aspect, a gateway provides a dynamically or configurably adjustable storage volume, including a local cache. The storage volume may be transparently adjusted for the amount of data that needs to be stored using available local or cloud-based storage. The gateway may use caching techniques and block clustering to provide gains in access latency compared to existing gateway systems, while providing scalable off-premises storage.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: SECURITY FIRST CORP.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini
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Patent number: 11178116Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Publication number: 20210303709Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 11100240Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for securing sensitive data from unauthorized access or use. The method and system of the present invention is useful in a wide variety of settings, including commercial settings generally available to the public which may be extremely large or small with respect to the number of users. The method and system of the present invention is also useful in a more private setting, such as with a corporation or governmental agency, as well as between corporation, governmental agencies or any other entity.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, John VanZandt, Roger S. Davenport
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Publication number: 20210152528Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 10452854Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 10432401Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely sharing data. A processor forms two or more shares of a data set encrypted with a symmetric key, the data set associated with a first user device, and causes the encrypted data set shares to be stored separately from each other in at least one remote storage location. The processor generates first and second encrypted keys by encrypting data indicative of the symmetric key with a first asymmetric key of first and second asymmetric key pairs associated with the first user device and a second user device, respectively, and causes the encrypted key to be stored in the at least one storage location. To restore the data set, a predetermined number of the two or more encrypted data set shares and at least one of the second asymmetric keys of the first and second asymmetric key pairs are needed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Don Martin
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Patent number: 10402582Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide data security using a cryptographic file system layer that selectively intercepts and modifies (e.g., by encrypting) data to be stored in a designated directory. The cryptographic file system layer can be used in combination with one or more cryptographic approaches to provide a server-based secure data solution that makes data more secure and accessible, while eliminating the need for multiple perimeter hardware and software technologies.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport
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Patent number: 10108807Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 10068103Abstract: The systems and methods of the present invention provide a solution that makes data provably secure and accessible—addressing data security at the bit level—thereby eliminating the need for multiple perimeter hardware and software technologies. Data security is incorporated or weaved directly into the data at the bit level. The systems and methods of the present invention enable enterprise communities of interest to leverage a common enterprise infrastructure. Because security is already woven into the data, this common infrastructure can be used without compromising data security and access control. In some applications, data is authenticated, encrypted, and parsed or split into multiple shares prior to being sent to multiple locations, e.g., a private or public cloud. The data is hidden while in transit to the storage location, and is inaccessible to users who do not have the correct credentials for access.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini
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Patent number: 10031679Abstract: The systems and methods disclosed herein transparently provide an improved scalable cloud-based dynamically adjustable or configurable storage volume. In one aspect, a gateway provides a dynamically or configurably adjustable storage volume, including a local cache. The storage volume may be transparently adjusted for the amount of data that needs to be stored using available local or cloud-based storage. The gateway may use caching techniques and block clustering to provide gains in access latency compared to existing gateway systems, while providing scalable off-premises storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini
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Patent number: 10027484Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securely sharing data. A processor forms two or more shares of a data set encrypted with a symmetric key, the data set associated with a first user device, and causes the encrypted data set shares to be stored separately from each other in at least one remote storage location. The processor generates first and second encrypted keys by encrypting data indicative of the symmetric key with a first asymmetric key of first and second asymmetric key pairs associated with the first user device and a second user device, respectively, and causes the encrypted key to be stored in the at least one storage location. To restore the data set, a predetermined number of the two or more encrypted data set shares and at least one of the second asymmetric keys of the first and second asymmetric key pairs are needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Don Martin
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Patent number: 9992170Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 9985932Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 9935923Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport, Steven Winick
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Patent number: 9916456Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for securing a virtual machine by causing a plurality of shares of virtual machine files to be separately stored in response to a stop command. Systems and methods are also provided for restoring a data set with a cryptographic restoration application in response to a series of user inputs received when no visual indicator of the cryptographic restoration algorithm is displayed, and for restoring a data set with data shares received from another computer device in response to detecting a communication link with the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini
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Patent number: 9906500Abstract: A secure data parser is provided that may be integrated into any suitable system for securely storing and communicating data. The secure data parser parses data and then splits the data into multiple portions that are stored or communicated distinctly. Encryption of the original data, the portions of data, or both may be employed for additional security. The secure data parser may be used to protect data in motion by splitting original data into portions of data, that may be communicated using multiple communications paths.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2015Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Mark S. O'Hare, Rick L. Orsini, Roger S. Davenport