Dynamic Security Rule Implementation via Conditional Logic
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Solution Overview
Problem
Network administrators face inefficiencies and resource consumption when manually configuring and managing multiple sets of security rules for different scenarios, such as during holidays, attacks, or peak traffic, leading to delayed responses and errors.
Innovation Solution
A network device that automatically configures security rules based on various conditions, dynamically implementing different security actions depending on satisfied criteria, reducing the need for manual intervention and storage of multiple rule sets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple sets of security rules are manually configured for different scenarios, then security coverage is improved, but device complexity and configuration time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple security rule sets into a single unified rule that incorporates scenario-based conditions. Instead of maintaining separate rule sets for different scenarios (holiday, attack, peak traffic), the system merges them into one rule with embedded conditional logic that automatically applies the appropriate security actions based on current network conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic security rules that automatically adapt to changing network scenarios. The rule includes condition parameters (such as traffic patterns, time of day, detected threats) that trigger different security actions without requiring manual reconfiguration. This transforms static multiple rule sets into a single dynamic rule that responds to real-time conditions.
2Speed
If multiple sets of security rules are stored for different scenarios, then security responsiveness is improved, but memory resources are consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple scenario-specific rule sets into a single consolidated security rule. This unified rule contains all necessary security actions and their corresponding trigger conditions, eliminating the need to store multiple separate rule sets in memory while maintaining the capability to respond to different scenarios.
3Reliability
If manual configuration of security rules is performed, then security policy implementation is achieved, but time consumption and error rate increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service automation where the network device automatically monitors network conditions, evaluates condition parameters, and executes appropriate security actions without manual intervention. The system self-configures and self-adjusts security rules based on real-time network state, eliminating manual configuration tasks and reducing errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor network traffic patterns, threat levels, and other condition parameters. This feedback loop enables the system to automatically adjust security rule implementation based on current network conditions, ensuring accurate policy execution without manual reconfiguration.
4Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic security rule implementation is enabled, then adaptability to different scenarios is improved, but processing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a single dynamic security rule with embedded conditional logic that automatically adapts to different network scenarios. The rule evaluates condition parameters (such as traffic volume, time of day, detected attack patterns) and dynamically selects appropriate security actions, providing high scenario adaptability without requiring multiple static rule sets.
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AI summary
A device may receive information identifying a set of conditions related to controlling implementation of a set of security rules. The set of conditions may be associated with a set of security actions that a device is to perform based on whether the set of conditions is satisfied. The device may determine the set of security rules that is to be controlled by the set of conditions using information related to the set of security rules. The device may modify information related to the set of security rules to cause the implementation of the set of security rules to be controlled by the set of conditions. The modification to cause the device to process the set of security rules to dynamically implement the set of security actions based on satisfaction of the set of conditions. The device may perform an action after modifying the information.