Adjusting behavior of an endpoint security agent based on network location
US11601438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for adjusting the behavior of an endpoint security agent based on a network location are provided. According to an embodiment, an agent of an endpoint device identifies whether a security service of a cloud-based security service is not reachable or is unresponsive. The security service is associated with a particular security function implemented by the agent. When the security service is not reachable or is unresponsive, the agent further determines whether the endpoint device is within a trusted network of multiple trusted networks that have been previously registered with the cloud-based security service by querying a trusted network determination service associated with the cloud-based security service. When the determination is affirmative, the particular security feature is configured for operating inside a trusted network. When the determination is negative, the particular security feature is configured for operating outside a trusted network.
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