Methods, systems, and computer readable media for advertising network security capabilities
US10581802B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer readable media for advertising network security capabilities are disclosed. According to one method, the method occurs at a network node. The method includes receiving a first route advertisement message that includes network security capabilities information indicating capabilities of a network security system associated with a route. The method also includes receiving a packet associated with a packet flow. The method further includes directing the packet associated with the packet flow to a downstream network node associated with the network security system.
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