Security indication spanning tree system and method
US8042187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 1, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/0635
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A security indication spanning tree system and method is presented. In one embodiment the asset value of a network node is determined. The exposure rating of said network node is ascertained. The impact risk to a preferred functionality due to an attack from another network node is analyzed. A spanning tree schematic of a network including the network node is created, wherein the spanning tree schematic includes an indication of the asset value.
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