Automated Networking for Temporary Communication Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cyber security events can compromise communication systems, making it difficult for entities to communicate securely and remediate the situation, as attackers can control email systems and documentation systems provide sensitive information to intruders.
Innovation Solution
An automated system that monitors criteria associated with a computer system, calculates a risk score, and automatically changes the networking of the system when the risk score exceeds a threshold, providing a temporary self-provisioning communication system that is secure, reliable, and non-attributable to the entity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a communication system is used during cyber security events, then secure communication capability is improved, but system reliability deteriorates when the system is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically monitoring risk scores and pre-configuring networking changes before compromise occurs. The automated system continuously assesses communication system health and proactively changes networking parameters when risk thresholds are approached, preventing compromise rather than reacting after damage occurs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms through continuous monitoring of risk criteria and automatic adjustment of networking based on risk score changes. The system loops back to assess communication health, adjust parameters, and re-assess, creating a closed-loop defense that adapts to evolving threat conditions.
2Speed
If automated networking changes are implemented, then response speed to threats is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically monitoring its own health, calculating risk scores, and executing networking changes without human intervention. The automated system manages itself through integrated monitoring and control functions, eliminating the need for manual security response while reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes networking parameters such as IP addresses, routing paths, and communication protocols based on risk assessment. By dynamically adjusting these parameters, the system adapts to threat conditions while maintaining a relatively simple underlying architecture that focuses on parameter transformation rather than complex structural changes.
3Loss of information
If temporary self-provisioning communication system is deployed, then anonymity is improved, but system stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary provisioning of communication infrastructure before actual use during security events. By pre-configuring the temporary communication system with secure parameters and anonymity features, the system ensures both stability and privacy from the outset, avoiding the need for rushed deployments that compromise either stability or anonymity.
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AI summary
An example computer system for providing a communication system can include: one or more processors; and non-transitory computer-readable storage media encoding instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, causes the computer system to: monitor criteria associated with the computer system; calculate a risk score associated with the communication system; and automatically change networking of the computer system when the risk score exceeds a threshold.