System and method for managing the security health of a network device
US12328333B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for determining and using a security risk score for devices includes searching a network to automatically identify devices associated with potential security risks, collecting a first set of data from the devices including at least one of a device configuration, an IP address, a MAC address, or data related to software operated on the devices, collecting a second set of data from an external data source including risk data, comparing the second set of data to the first set of data to evaluate a potential security risk and determine a risk score for the devices, and using the risk score to perform an automated action including at least one of (i) providing an alert to a user identifying the potential security risk, (ii) generating a dashboard identifying the potential security risk, or (iii) initiating a corrective action responsive to the potential security risk based on the risk score.
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