Computer-based systems configured for network characterization and management and methods of use thereof
US12418560B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2045 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes scanning a network having a first and second host, obtaining, via the scanning, a first and second type information of the first and second host, respectively, the first or second type information including a device category, obtaining, via the scanning, a first and second scaling factor of the first and second host, respectively, calculating, a first criticality score of the first host based on the first type information and the first scaling factor, calculating a second criticality score of the second host based on the second type information and the second scaling factor, calculating a first host risk score (HRS) for the first host based on the first criticality score, calculating a second HRS for the second host based on the second criticality score, and applying a security patch on the first host prior to the second host first HRS is higher than the second HRS.
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