Flowspec message processing apparatus and method
US12199999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for processing flow specification (Flowspec) messages to one or more of a plurality of customer networks by a controller device coupled to the plurality of customer networks. Preferably a network controller monitors network traffic flowing through each of the customer networks for detecting a network attack in one of the plurality of customer networks, via monitoring of the network traffic. Upon detection of a network attack, a Flowspec message is generated for the customer network detected to be under network attack wherein the Flowspec message is configured specifically for that customer network. The generated Flowspec message is transmitted to the customer network detected to be under network attack for implementation by the customer network for mitigation of the detected network attack.
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