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System and method for risk detection and analysis in a computer network

US8099760B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

SKYBOX SECURITY, INC. · IL

Inventors

Gideon Cohen · Palo Alto, US
Moshe Meiseles · Hod HaSharon, IL
Eran Reshef · Rahat, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 28, 2005
Grant date	Jan 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 2, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F21/577
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides systems and methods for risk detection and analysis in a computer network. Computerized, automated systems and methods can be provided. Raw vulnerability information and network information can be utilized in determining actual vulnerability information associated with network nodes. Methods are provided in which computer networks are modeled, and the models utilized in performing attack simulations and determining risks associated with vulnerabilities. Risks can be evaluated and prioritized, and fix information can be provided.

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