Security system for protecting networks from vulnerability exploits
US9160759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 6, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1433
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for protecting networks from vulnerability exploits comprises a security engine operable to receive a packet destined for a user's network and forward the packet to at least one host virtual machine for processing. The security engine is further operable to forward the stored packet to the user's internal network based upon a result of the processed packet. A method of securing a network from vulnerability exploits is described. The method comprises receiving a packet destined for a user's internal network; forwarding the packet to at least one virtual machine based upon a virtual machine configuration table; processing the forwarded packet on the at least one virtual machine; and releasing the packet to the user's internal network based upon results of the processing.
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