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Hierarchy-based method and apparatus for detecting attacks on a computer system

US7234168B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2002
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1458
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of provisioning a computer against computer attacks includes constructing a hierarchy characterizing different computer attacks and counter measures, and traversing this hierarchy to identify computer attacks and countermeasures relevant to a target platform. Detection and protection measures are collected in response to this traversing. These detection and protection measures are then downloaded to a security sensor associated with the target platform.

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