Detecting network services based on network flow data
US10027562B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Detecting network services based on network flow data is disclosed. Using a networking device, network flow data is obtained for a plurality of endpoints of a telecommunications network. Each endpoint of the plurality of endpoints is uniquely described by data comprising an IP address, a port, and a communication protocol. For each endpoint of a set of at least one endpoint selected from the plurality of endpoints, a plurality of peers of the endpoint is determined by detecting communication between the endpoint and the plurality of peers based on the network flow data. For each peer of a set of peers selected from the plurality of peers, a difference between a number of peers of the endpoint and a number of peers of said each peer is determined based on the network flow data. It is determined if the endpoint is a service based on the difference determined for each peer of the set of peers. Network management is performed based on the determination of whether the endpoint is a service.
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