Intelligent system and method for mitigating cyber attacks in critical systems through controlling latency of messages in a communications network
US8826437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are provided for controlling the latency of messages to enable a network of devices to detect and respond to potential malware. The system and method receiving a message at a device and determining whether the message represents potential malware and requires a delay to allow time to detect and respond to potential malware. The amount of the delay associated with the message is determined and the message is processed based on the delay amount.
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