Policy-based network packet inspection and mediation
US11962572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2592
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for providing policy-controlled communication over the Internet includes a client endpoint function that executes on a client device while coupled to a first VPN tunnel, a service endpoint function that operates a remote service of a plurality of remote services, and a mid-link server coupled to the first VPN tunnel and a second VPN tunnel. The client endpoint function includes a first VPN endpoint component, and the service endpoint function includes a second VPN endpoint component. A router component operates to route network packet traffic between the first and second VPN tunnels via a route specified by a plurality of policies, an inspection component that analyzes network packet traffic in accordance with the plurality of policies. The plurality of policies for the network packet traffic and the content mediation selected dynamically on the basis of one or more of a user, an application, an endpoint, and a session.
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