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Security intrusion mitigation system and method

US7519996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2003
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A security intrusion mitigation system and method are presented. In one embodiment a security intrusion mitigation method includes utilizing network spanning tree configuration information to determine an action for mitigating diffusion of intrusive attacks. The spanning tree information can include an indication of an internal diffusion risks. An action for mitigating diffusion of intrusive attacks is automatically performed. The action for mitigating diffusion of the intrusive attacks includes compensation for functional support of prioritized applications.

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