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System and method for restricting access to an enterprise network

US7509676B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 2004
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/10
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One aspect of the invention is a method for restricting access to an enterprise network that includes determining whether a computer that may be connected to an enterprise network on a temporary basis has one or more malicious code items where the computer accompanies a visitor to a facility associated with the enterprise network. An indication is provided to a human if it is determined that the computer has one or more malicious code items.

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