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Intrusion tolerant communication networks and associated methods

  • US 7,350,234 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2002
  • Issued: 03/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for intrusion tolerance in a private communication network including a plurality of interconnected servers, comprising:

  • ascertaining entrance into an active attack state produced by an intrusion into the communication network; and

    entering a triage state upon recognition of the active attack state by selecting from a plurality of predetermined triage states including each of the following,(a) a cease-to-function state in which the plurality of interconnected servers ceases to function,(b) a degradation state in which only predefined essential services of the communications network are maintained for communication outside the private communication network, and(c) a prior-to-intrusion state of the communication network before said entrance into the attack state.

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