Geographic Filter for Network Access Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing firewall technologies are limited in their ability to enforce geographic-based network access control due to their reliance on manual, time-consuming processes and the inefficiency of handling large rule sets, particularly in enterprise networks, which hinders effective geographic security controls.
Innovation Solution
A geographic filter device that processes IP packets based on pre-configured rule sets using geographic location data, allowing for real-time classification and action on network traffic, reducing the need for extensive rule sets and enabling efficient geographic-based access control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional firewalls use manual rule-set configuration for geographic-based access control, then network security can be enforced, but the process becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically generating firewall rules from geographic location data before traffic filtering is needed. The geographic filter device pre-processes location information and converts it into actionable firewall rules, eliminating the need for manual, time-consuming rule configuration while maintaining reliable network security enforcement.
2Adaptability or versatility
If firewalls handle large rule sets for comprehensive geographic coverage, then more regions can be controlled, but processing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts only the essential geographic location information from incoming network traffic and uses it to determine access control decisions. By taking out just the necessary geographic data rather than processing complete rule sets, the system achieves comprehensive geographic coverage while maintaining high packet processing speed and avoiding the efficiency loss associated with handling large rule sets.
3Ease of manufacture
If manual processes are used for geographic-based access control, then implementation is simpler, but scalability to enterprise networks is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The geographic filter device performs self-service by automatically obtaining geographic location data, generating appropriate firewall rules, and enforcing access control policies without requiring manual intervention. This automation maintains implementation simplicity while enabling scalability to enterprise networks, as the system can independently handle increasing volumes of traffic and geographic regions without proportionally increasing operational complexity.
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AI summary
A system and method for regulating and analyzing inbound and outbound communications in and between computer networks on the basis of geographic security assertions are provided. Geographic information is collected, optimized, and shared between network objects to enforce network access control on the basis of configurable security assertions. Security assertions are configured and metrics displayed using maps and other geographic data in a graphical user interface.