System and method for detecting network topology
US11038766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are systems, methods, apparatuses, and computer readable media for generating a network topology for a network based on dependencies between network components. Transactions between network components may be monitored in accordance with at least some embodiments. Dependencies may be identified between network applications and/or network devices based on detected transactions detected between those network components. A network topology may then be generated for a network based on the identified dependencies. In some embodiments, the network topology may be used to determine an impact score for one or more network components within the network. An impact score may be used to make determinations with respect to the network.
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