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Security processing in active security devices

US9391954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2014
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0236
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, featuring receiving at a first security device a packet. The first security device determines that the packet is associated with a flow assigned to a distinct second security device. The first security device sends the packet to the second security device. After the second security device performs security processing using the packet, the first security device receives from the second security device a message regarding the packet. The first security device transmits the packet.

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