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System and method for securing route processors against attack

US7539191B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2002
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/1441
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method impedes attacks on route processors in an autonomous system using one device with a routable IP address that checks the format of routing messages and forwards them to one or more route processors without routable IP addresses.

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