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Intelligent integrated network security device for high-availability applications

US8326961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2010
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0428
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for inspecting packets are provided. A primary security system may be configured for processing packets. The primary security system may be operable to maintain flow information for a group of devices to facilitate processing of the packets. A secondary security system may be designated for processing packets upon a failover event. Flow records may be shared from the primary security system with the secondary security system.

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