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Method and apparatus for malicious attack detection in a software defined network (SDN)

US11637845B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2019
Grant dateApr 25, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/146
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A malicious attack detection method includes receiving, by a controller, a packet-in message sent by a switch, sending, by the controller, an abnormal flow entry to the switch, receiving, by the controller, a triggering count sent by the switch, where the triggering count is a quantity of times that the abnormal flow entry is triggered, and determining, according to the triggering count, whether a malicious attack is initiated.

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