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Insider attack defense for network client validation of network management frames

US7882349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2005
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/084
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Method for detecting an attack on a broadcast key shared between an access point and its wireless clients. Upon detection of the attack, actions are implemented to react to the attack as defined in one or more security policies. Detection of the attack is achieved by examining both a link message integrity check and an infrastructure management frame protection (IMFP) message integrity check contained in a broadcast management frame.

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