Method and apparatus for generating a reconnaissance index
US7590113B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2027 |
Classification
- 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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