Cloud-based security profiling, threat analysis and intelligence
US9619655B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/034
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An automated software vulnerability scanning and notification system and method provide an automated detection and notification regarding a software vulnerability. The operation of the system and the method includes obtaining software vulnerability information, periodically scanning a web application and a corresponding web server associated with an operator, and evaluating the periodic scans relative to the software vulnerability information to detect software vulnerabilities. Upon detection of a software vulnerability, a notification message is provided automatically to the operator regarding the software vulnerability.
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