System and method for cyber security analysis and human behavior prediction
US9292695B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/577
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for analyzing computer network security has been developed. The method first establishes multiple nodes, where each node represents an actor, an event, a condition, or an attribute related to the network security. Next, an estimate is created for each node that reflects the case of realizing the event, condition, or attribute of the node. Attack paths are identified that represent a linkage of nodes that reach a condition of compromise of network security. Next, edge probabilities are calculated for the attack paths. The edge probabilities are based on the estimates for each node along the attack path. Finally, an attack graph is generated that identifies the easiest conditions of compromise of network security and the attack paths to achieving those conditions.
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