Patent ID: 8739305
Filing Date: 2014-05-27
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method of using a mini filter driver which is part of a file system manager in a self-service terminal to secure access to encrypted information stored on a removable storage device inserted in a port terminal to the self-service terminal by an authorized client, the method comprising: registering the mini filter driver with the file system filter manager, wherein the mini filter driver is stored in kernel mode, and comprises a list of authorized clients and decryption technology; receiving by the mini filter driver a request to read information from the removable storage device; ascertaining by the mini filter driver if the request originates from an authorized client on the list of authorized clients; receiving encrypted information read from the removable storage device; decrypting the encrypted information read by the file manager by the mini filter driver in response to a request originated from an authorized client on said list, wherein the authorized client request makes the request via a management application registered with the mini filter driver as an authorized application; and conveying the decrypted information to the authorized client.