Systems and methods for correlating and distributing intrusion alert information among collaborating computer systems
US7784097B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1408
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for correlating and distributing intrusion alert information among collaborating computer systems are provided. These systems and methods provide an alert correlator and an alert distributor that enable early signs of an attack to be detected and rapidly disseminated to collaborating systems. The alert correlator utilizes data structures to correlate alert detections and provide a mechanism through which threat information can be revealed to other collaborating systems. The alert distributor uses an efficient technique to group collaborating systems and then pass data between certain members of those groups according to a schedule. In this way data can be routinely distributed without generating excess traffic loads.
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