Malware containment and security analysis on connection
US8539582B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2009/45587
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for malware containment and security analysis on connection are provided. Digital devices are quarantined for a predetermined period of time upon connection to the communication network. When a digital device is quarantined, all network data transmitted by the digital device is directed to a controller which then analyzes the network data to identify unauthorized activity and/or malware within the newly connected digital device. An exemplary method to contain malware includes detecting a digital device upon connection with a communication network, quarantining network data from the digital device for a predetermined period of time, transmitting a command to the digital device to activate a security program to identify security risks, and analyzing the network data to identify malware within the digital device.
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