Private Networking System for M2M Security
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for establishing secure private networks for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) communications are complex, costly, and time-consuming, requiring significant investments in hardware, specialized software, and dedicated labor, as well as leasing of dedicated communication links.
Innovation Solution
A private networking system that includes routers connected to a carrier core network, VPN servers, firewalls, and security appliances, capable of creating secure SSL and IPsec tunnels to establish a private network, simplifying the deployment process and reducing costs by eliminating the need for direct connections between the customer enterprise network and the carrier network.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional dedicated communication links (T1 lines or MPLS circuits) are leased to establish secure private networks, then network security and reliability are improved, but deployment cost and complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a private networking system as an intermediary component between the carrier core network and customer enterprise networks. This system includes VPN servers, firewalls, and security appliances that create secure SSL and IPsec tunnels, eliminating the need for customers to directly lease dedicated communication links while maintaining security and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the security and networking functions from the traditional dedicated link architecture and consolidates them into a centralized private networking system. By taking out the complex hardware requirements (routers, VPN licenses, specialized software) and placing them in a cloud-based system, the solution simplifies deployment while maintaining security.
2Reliability
If traditional architecture with hardware routers and VPN licenses is implemented, then secure network access is achieved, but deployment time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The private networking system enables customers to quickly provision secure network access without requiring specialized consultants or complex configuration. The system automatically manages VPN server configurations, firewall rules, and tunnel establishment, allowing customers to deploy secure networks in minutes rather than months.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring customers to purchase and configure physical hardware routers and VPN licenses, the patent creates virtual copies of these networking functions in the cloud-based private networking system. These virtualized networking functions provide the same security and access control capabilities without the physical hardware overhead.
3Reliability
If customers lease dedicated communication links and purchase hardware, then network connectivity is ensured, but operational expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The private networking system provides a universal platform that serves multiple customers simultaneously, creating secure network access for many enterprises over shared infrastructure. This multi-functional system replaces the need for each customer to lease separate dedicated T1 lines or MPLS circuits, significantly reducing operational expenses while maintaining reliable connectivity through virtualized network functions.
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AI summary
An architecture for the creation of a private network for a customer, suitable for use for machine to machine communications and the Internet of Things, is disclosed. The system includes a private networking system, which includes routers for connection to a carrier core network, and VPN servers, capable of securely connecting to a customer's enterprise network. The private networking system also includes security appliances and a controller to configure and operate the system. Through use of this private networking system, customers may easily create private networks for their enterprises.