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Methods and systems for securing VPN cloud servers

US10484428B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2016
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 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 enhancing security. The method includes a step of sending, from a VPN service provider, a request to a cloud provider to create a dynamic server on a cloud. Then, the VPN service provider receives a notification from the cloud provider that the requested server is available on the cloud. Subsequently, the VPN service provider embeds the dynamic server with a VPN service. Further, the VPN service provider sends a credential of the dynamic server to an entity on the network. The application is also directed to system for enhancing security on a cloud server.

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