Policy-based vulnerability assessment
US7451488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for a vulnerability assessment mechanism that serves to actively scan for vulnerabilities on a continuous basis and interpret the resulting traffic in context of policy is provided. Vulnerability information is presented within an enterprise manager system enabling the user to access vulnerability information, recommended remediation procedures, and associated network traffic. A studio mechanism is used to add scanners to the appropriate policies and control the scope and distribution of scans within the target network.
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