Method and system for including security information with a packet
US7886145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for including security information with a packet is disclosed. A packet is detected as it exits a first network and enters a second network. The first network is configured to support a network security technique, and the second network is not configured to support the network security technique. Network security information associated with the network security technique is included with the packet. A network device is configured to include network security information in overhead of a packet. A method for identifying a first network device in a network is also disclosed. Identification information of the first network is communicated to a second network device.
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