SMART GUARD INFLIGHT STORAGE AREA NETWORK (SAN) SHIELD USING EXPLAINABILITY GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Smart overview of the Invention

The invention introduces a system for providing inflight security to data blocks transmitted via a Storage Area Network (SAN). The security is achieved through dynamically generated cryptography, which is applied during the data transfer process. The level of cryptographic complexity is determined based on the confidentiality or sensitivity of individual data elements within each data block. Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) models are employed to identify and categorize confidential data elements, which are then secured with appropriate cryptographic measures.

Background and Challenges

Storage Area Networks (SANs) are high-speed networks designed for efficient block-level storage access, often used in large enterprises for their high throughput and low latency capabilities. Despite their advantages, SANs are vulnerable to network snooping, which can lead to the interception of sensitive data. Traditional encryption methods applied uniformly across SANs may not adequately protect all data, especially during critical periods. Therefore, there is a need for a system that dynamically adjusts security measures based on data sensitivity.

Generative AI Implementation

The system utilizes Gen AI models trained to identify confidential data elements and categorize them into different confidentiality sectors, each requiring varying levels of transmission security. The Gen AI generates specific cryptographic logic for each sector, ensuring that the encryption complexity aligns with the data's confidentiality needs. Factors influencing confidentiality levels include data sensitivity, deployment environment, data volume, and transmission frequency.

Smart Contracts and Explainability

In addition to generating cryptographic logic, the Gen AI creates smart contracts that encapsulate this logic and are exchanged between data sending and receiving entities. These contracts ensure authenticity and maintain high security levels with each data transmission. Furthermore, the system incorporates explainability features, providing insights into how data elements were identified, categorized, and encrypted, thereby fostering trust in the AI-driven security processes.

System Architecture

The system comprises a SAN with multiple storage devices and a computing platform equipped with Gen AI models. These models process data blocks during transmission, identifying and categorizing confidential elements, and generating appropriate cryptographic logic. A second computing platform handles the encryption and storage of data blocks within the SAN. The smart contract facilitates secure data exchange between entities, ensuring that only authorized parties can access the encrypted data.