Method for establishing distributed filters in a packet-oriented network, based on abstract security defaults
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Abstract
A method for a packet-oriented network is provided. According to the method, after analysis of the network configuration and the existing network elements, the implementation of predefined security guidelines is automatically mapped onto the options of the different network elements and the distribution of the various security functions in the different network elements is optimized in such a way that the protection target is achieved, no network element receives too many configuration entries and no redundant functions are implemented.
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34 Claims
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1-17. -17. (canceled)
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18. A method for establishing distributed filters in a packet-oriented network based on security defaults, comprising:
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selecting a relevant network element of the network according to a formal formulation security default; providing a security characteristic of the network elements; locating a network element which effect a conversion of the security default for a packet flow; and activating in the located network element a filter corresponding to the security default. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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