System and method for providing security in a network environment using accounting information
US8312530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/088
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing security in a network environment that includes receiving a flow that propagates through an access gateway. The flow is initiated by an end user associated with the flow and propagates through a network. The method also includes receiving accounting information indicative of the termination of the flow. In response, tearing down of the communication associated with the flow is initiated.
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