Cross-channel network security system with tiered adaptive mitigation operations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional network security systems fail to detect unauthorized activities in real-time and cannot prevent unauthorized data exposure, as they rely solely on static authentication credentials, lacking real-time detection and adaptive mitigation capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A cross-channel network security system with tiered adaptive mitigation operations that dynamically detects security events across multiple channels and triggers real-time mitigation actions based on user activity, device, and resource attributes, employing a system of specialized servers and communication protocols to ensure proactive security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional systems process activities based on static authentication credentials, then authentication is simplified and faster, but real-time detection of unauthorized activities cannot be achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time detection capabilityVSAvoidauthentication processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transitioning from static authentication credentials to dynamic authentication factors that change based on real-time risk assessment. The system continuously monitors device behavior, network conditions, and activity patterns to dynamically adjust authentication requirements and detection thresholds, enabling real-time detection while adapting to evolving security threats.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes authentication parameters dynamically based on detected security events. When anomalies are detected, the system modifies authentication parameters such as requiring additional verification steps, changing password policies, or adjusting access controls. This parameter change enables real-time adaptation to security conditions without requiring complete system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional systems use fixed authentication credentials, then ease of operation is maintained, but adaptability to detect different security threats is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity event detection adaptabilityVSAvoiduser authentication convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by tailoring authentication requirements and detection parameters to specific local conditions. Instead of applying uniform authentication rules, the system adjusts authentication factors based on local risk assessment, device characteristics, network environment, and user behavior patterns. This enables high adaptability to different security scenarios while maintaining ease of operation for legitimate users through context-aware authentication.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts authentication requirements based on real-time risk assessment. For low-risk activities, standard authentication is used for ease of operation. For high-risk activities detected through continuous monitoring, enhanced authentication factors are applied automatically, providing adaptability without requiring manual intervention or user burden in normal operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If real-time mitigation actions are implemented across multiple channels, then prevention of unauthorized activities is improved, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveunauthorized activity preventionVSAvoidmitigation operation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the mitigation operation into distinct hierarchical tiers. The system segments security responses into different levels of action based on detected threat severity and activity type. This segmentation allows the system to implement real-time prevention across multiple channels while managing complexity through structured, modular response protocols that can be selectively applied based on risk level.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP4053774B1Cross-channel network security system with tiered adaptive mitigation operations
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for cross-channel network security with tiered adaptive mitigation operations. In this regard, the invention is structured for dynamic detection (22) of security events associated with network devices and resources, and triggering (28) real-time mitigation operations across a plurality of resource channels. The invention provides a method for employing activity data to construct and implement mitigation actions for de-escalating authorization tiers that are adapted to the specific attributes of the activity data, in order to prevent security exposure associated with the activity. Another aspect of the invention is directed to determining whether to continue the tiered adaptive mitigation actions and/or trigger a security proceed signal.