System and method for managing network vulnerability analysis systems
US7926113B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1425
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods to manage multiple vulnerability scanners distributed across one or more networks using a distributed security management system, herein called a Lightning Console. By distributing multiple scanners across a network, the work load of each scanner may be reduced to significantly reduce the impact on the network routing and switching infrastructure. In addition, scanners may be placed directly behind firewalls for more thorough scanning. Further, scanners may be placed closer to their scanned networks. By placing vulnerability scanners closer, the actual scanning traffic does not cross the core network switch and routing fabric, thereby avoiding potential network outages due to scanning activity. In addition, the closer distance of the scanners to the scanned targets speeds scan times by reducing the distance that the packets must traverse.
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