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A system for inspecting packets to detect an attempt at subverting an information processing system, comprising:a device embedded in an information processing component, said embedded device including:a first processor; and

a first memory in communication with said first processor, said first memory for storing a first plurality of processing instructions for directing said first processor to(a) determine if a first signature of a received packet matches a signature of a known worm or virus;

(b) determine if a second signature of the received packet matches a signature of a known application;

(d) if a match is found in any of the above determinations, sending the received packet to a central verification facility for further analysis.

#456US7499412: Active packet content analyzer for communications network

Applies to Claims 1,10,16,2

Submitted by: Diane WillisLast updated: about 4 years ago

Patent/Application # 7499412

Description

Active packet content analyzer for communications network, has engine coupled to processor and memory, where engine compares data packets with stored signatures to perform action identified in associated rule when match is found

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