SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURING ONBOARDING OF PERIPHERAL DEVICE NODES WITHIN A PERIPHERAL DEVICE WORKSPACE VIA ONLINE OR OFFLINE ATTESTATION

Smart overview of the Invention

A peripheral device workspace cloud orchestrator server is designed to manage the secure onboarding of peripheral devices within a workspace. It includes a hardware processor, power management unit, and network interface. The system receives enrollment data from peripheral devices that wish to connect to an anchor information handling system node within the workspace. This setup ensures that only trusted devices are allowed to interact with the network, enhancing security and efficiency.

Field of Disclosure

The technology focuses on the automatic and secure onboarding of peripheral devices in a workspace. This process involves verifying and attesting to the security of new devices using a trusted cloud service or neighboring workspaces. The system is particularly relevant for environments where information processing and storage are critical, such as business and enterprise settings.

Background

Information handling systems are crucial for processing, storing, and communicating data for various applications. These systems can vary significantly depending on client needs, ranging from e-commerce to global communications. The integration of peripheral devices with these systems allows users to enhance their productivity by connecting additional hardware like docking stations or smart devices.

Secure Onboarding Process

The orchestrator server uses a node attestation service module to verify if a new peripheral device is trusted based on its enrollment data. If deemed trustworthy, an authorization module assigns operational entitlements to define permissible actions for the device. This process involves checking against a trusted database to ensure secure data access and prevent unauthorized interactions within the network.

Offline Attestation

In scenarios where network access is unavailable, the anchor information handling system node can still complete device onboarding. It can leverage other nodes or smart devices from different workspaces to verify the trustworthiness of new peripherals. This flexibility ensures that secure device integration can occur even without direct communication with the orchestrator server.