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Method and apparatus for dynamic host operating system firewall configuration

US9237127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2011
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0263
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for dynamic host operating system firewall configuration provides plural monitoring processes to monitor the firewall configuration of a host operating system and guest operating systems. When any firewall configuration change is detected by a monitor in a monitored guest operating system, an appropriate corresponding firewall change is made by the monitor to the host operating system.

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