Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes: accessing a set of configuration parameters, accessing a set of identifiers of files known not to be malware, and accessing a set of identifiers of files known to be malware. Further, the method includes: comparing a first file to the set of configuration parameters, determining that a first hash of the first file is not in the set of identifiers of files known not to be malware and that the first hash is not in the set of identifiers of files known to be malware, and sending the at least one file and information related to the at least one file to be analyzed for malware. The method includes deleting the set of configuration parameters, the set of identifiers of files known not to be malware, and the set of identifiers of files known to be malware after sending the first file.

Abstract: In a method embodiment, a method for controlling the release of data includes providing a list of a plurality of modules. Each module is operable to perform a task related to releasing data. The method further includes receiving a selection of an ordered set of the plurality of modules to use in a workflow. The workflow defines a procedure for releasing the data. The method also includes automatically generating a program implementing the workflow.

Abstract: In a method embodiment, a method for providing access to data includes intercepting a user request for access to data. In response to intercepting the user request, the method includes validating the user request by: authenticating an identification of the user; authenticating a password of the user; storing a first session identification locally; storing a second session identification in a system database; validating that the first session identification is consistent with the second session identification; and performing the user request upon successful completion of the validation process.

Abstract: A process for forming a mineral, food or pharmaceutical grade salt product is described. The process comprises completing all the process steps in a single reactor vessel resulting in high yield and purity in shortened processing times on the order of {fraction (1/10)} to ⅓ of the processing times required in prior processes.