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System and method for controlling interactions between networks

  • US 6,182,226 B1
  • Filed: 03/18/1998
  • Issued: 01/30/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of achieving network separation within a computing system having network interfaces connected to form a plurality of physical networks, the method comprising the steps of:

  • defining a plurality of regions;

    defining a virtual private network;

    establishing a set of security policies, wherein the set of security policies defines rules for communicating between each of the plurality of regions;

    assigning each physical network to one of the plurality of regions;

    assigning the virtual private network to one of the plurality of regions; and

    restricting communication between the plurality of regions in accordance with the set of security policies.

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