Classification of unknown computer network traffic
US8516586B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1425
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network application control system is employed to classify unknown computer network traffic. The system includes a firewall computer with a network filter that filters network traffic generated by endpoint computers running local processes. The system may also include a management computer with an endpoint management server that manages endpoint agents running in the endpoint computers. Unknown network traffic is analyzed to generate a pattern matching signature and a policy recommendation. The policy recommendation may be applied to subsequently received network traffic matching the signature.
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