Secured logical component for security in a virtual environment
US9584544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/552
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for providing security in a virtual environment are provided. An example system includes a link module that links a secured logical component to a logical entity including a set of virtual machines. The example system also includes a security module that identifies a set of security policies for one or more communications to the logical entity or one or more communications from the logical entity. The example system further includes a control module that controls, based on the set of security policies, the one or more communications to the logical entity or the one or more communications from the logical entity.
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