Patent ID: 8892879
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A system for securing and tracking a restricted file, the restricted file being stored locally in an encrypted format, the system comprising: a data processing system comprising a microprocessor, wherein the data processing system is configured to: receive a first request from an entity, wherein the first request is received for executing at least one operation of a first set of operations on the restricted file; authenticate the entity for executing the at least one operation of the first set of operations on the restricted file, wherein the entity is authenticated each time the entity attempts to perform an operation; receive a second request from the entity, wherein the second request is received for executing at least one operation of a second set of operations on the restricted file; authenticate the entity again for executing the at least one operation of the second set of operations on the restricted file; and encrypt content of the restricted file in response to the second request.