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Method and apparatus for generating a reconnaissance index

US7590113B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2005
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/145
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for generating a reconnaissance index for a communications network is described. In one embodiment, scan detection data is initially received. A number of scan flows and a number of unique source Internet protocol (SIP) addresses initiating said number of scan flows is then identified from said scan detection data. Afterwards, a reconnaissance index is generated by utilizing said number of scan flows and said number of unique SIP addresses.

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