Methods and systems for controlling traffic to VPN servers
US10440058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/086
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present application is directed a computer-implemented method for for managing traffic in a network. The method includes a step of receiving, from a user on the network, a request to access the internet. The method also includes a step of determining information of the user based upon the request. The information includes a security privilege of the user in the network. The method also includes a step of reviewing selection criteria of plural, dynamic, virtual private network (VPN) cloud servers in the network. The method also includes a step of matching the determined information of the user with the selection criteria. Further, the method includes a step of sending traffic of the user to one of the plural, dynamic VPN cloud servers based upon the matching step. The application is also directed to a system for securing web traffic on a network including a policy controller and router.
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