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System, method and computer program product for applying prioritized security policies with predetermined limitations

  • US 7,373,659 B1
  • Filed: 12/20/2001
  • Issued: 05/13/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/20/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method executed utilizing a computer including a tangible computer readable medium for prioritized network security, comprising:

  • identifying a set of policies, each policy having a condition associated therewith;

    determining whether the conditions are met;

    determining whether a user confirms activation of the policies; and

    activating the policies whose associated conditions are determined to be met if the user confirms the activation;

    wherein the conditions are based on a priority of the policy;

    wherein a first policy with a higher priority has a first condition associated therewith that is different from a second condition associated with a second policy with a lower priority such that the first policy and second policy are activated under different priority-related conditions;

    wherein the activation of the policies includes;

    adding the policies to a set of a plurality of active policies, and executing securing actions associated with the active policies if associated limits are met; and

    identifying currently executed security actions, determining whether a conflict exists between the currently executed security actions, and resolving any conflicts between the currently executed security actions;

    wherein the conditions are based on a time factor, the time factor including at least one of a timeframe, a predetermined time period, and a time limit;

    wherein the conditions are based on a source of the policies;

    wherein the conditions are based on a severity of security actions associated with the policies.

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