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Dynamic prioritization of network traffic based on reputation

  • US 10,291,584 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2016
  • Issued: 05/14/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/28/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network device, comprising:

  • a memory; and

    one or more processors to;

    receive network traffic associated with a flow;

    determine a plurality of reputation indicators that indicate a measure of reputation associated with the flow,a first reputation indicator, of the plurality of reputation indicators, being determined based on applying a first reputation analysis technique in association with the flow,a second reputation indicator, of the plurality of reputation indicators, being determined based on a different device performing a second reputation analysis technique in association with the flow,the different device being different from the network device, andthe second reputation analysis technique being different from the first reputation analysis technique;

    determine a reputation score for the flow based on the plurality of reputation indicators; and

    prioritize the flow based on the reputation score,the one or more processors, when prioritizing the flow, being to;

    allocate bandwidth to the flow based on the reputation score, orcause the bandwidth to be allocated to the flow based on the reputation score.

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