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Centralized timed analysis in a network security system

  • US 20070028304A1
  • Filed: 07/29/2005
  • Published: 02/01/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use with a server and a group of associated hosts, comprising:

  • storing in the server meta-information states relating to files seen on the hosts, the meta-information including a signature of the content of the files;

    storing for each signature, an initial time;

    at defined periods related to the initial time, performing at least one security analysis of the file, or analysis of the signature of the file contents; and

    altering the file state and providing information related to the altered state to the hosts

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