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On-demand network security system

US11563742B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2020
Grant dateJan 24, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/083
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer-implemented method includes receiving a request for one of a network session and a virtual network function, wherein the request includes a single packet authorization request. The method further includes classifying the single packet authorization request at a first service classifier. The method further includes routing the request, via a service function forwarder, to a single packet authorization service function for validation. The method further includes instantiating a security virtual function in response to the request, wherein instantiating the security virtual function occurs after validation of the single packet authorization request. The method further includes configuring the security virtual function to apply at least one connection policy to allow or deny traffic in a data session. The method further includes, in response to allowing the data session, terminating the security virtual function after the data session has concluded.

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