System and method for network entity assisted honeypot access point detection
US10798125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/101
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to a network entity assisted system and method for detection of Honeypot access point. More particularly, the embodiments may disclose a method for authenticating the access point based on a request from a user equipment; the method comprising: comparing an AP identifier with a pre-configured list of AP identifiers to generate one of a positive response and a negative response; transmitting one of a denial response and a verification request; receiving one of a positive verification response and a negative verification response from the authorized AP; transmitting one of a positive authentication response and negative authentication response to maintain the connection with the authorized AP and release the connection with Honeypot AP, respectively.
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