Locked down network interface
US9426124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0236
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A logic device and method are provided for intercepting a data flow from a network source to a network destination. A data store holds a set of compliance rules and corresponding actions wherein at least one of the set of compliance rules is a temporary compliance rule valid for a predetermined period. A packet inspector is configured to inspect the intercepted data flow and identify from the data store a temporary compliance rule associated with the inspected data flow. A packet filter is configured to when the data flow is identified as being associated with the temporary compliance rule, carry out an action with respect to the data flow corresponding to the temporary compliance rule while the temporary compliance rule is valid.
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