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Method and system for intrusion detection and prevention based on packet type recognition in a network

  • US 8,879,388 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2006
  • Issued: 11/04/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/30/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for handling data in a communication network, the method comprising:

  • performing by one or more processors, one or more circuits, or any combination thereof;

    determining a packet type for each of a plurality of network packets received by a network switching device based on a portion of content of each of said plurality of received network packets; and

    blocking at least a portion of said plurality of received network packets at an input port to regulate a rate at which network packets of said determined packet type are handled at said input port based on information relating to a number of occurrences of said determined packet type that occur within a time period, wherein said information is based on said determined packet type.

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