Self-Protecting Mesh Cybersecurity System for Zero-Day Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional cybersecurity systems are inadequate in detecting and responding to zero-day attacks and lack a mutually monitoring, multiple layered defense approach, leading to sub-optimal security and potential compromise of virus scanner software, resulting in ineffective detection and remediation of penetrating attacks.
Innovation Solution
A cybersecurity infection detection system that employs a self-protecting mesh configuration with redundant components, including probes and monitors, which communicate through a secure protocol to rapidly detect and remediate threats by monitoring each other and using digital signatures and encryption to ensure the integrity of communication channels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional virus scanner software is used, then previously identified malware can be detected, but zero-day attacks and intelligently designed attacks cannot be detected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by deploying multiple monitoring components (probes, monitors, guardians) that continuously observe system behavior before attacks can compromise the virus scanner. These components establish baseline behaviors and detect anomalies in advance, enabling detection of zero-day attacks before traditional signatures become available.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the defense system into multiple independent components: probes that collect data, monitors that analyze behavior, guardians that protect critical components, and response systems that remediate threats. This segmentation allows the system to detect and respond to attacks through multiple independent pathways, improving both reliability and adaptability.
2Reliability
If virus scanner software is deployed, then malware detection is provided, but the virus scanner itself can be compromised or disabled by intelligent attacks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary anti-action by implementing protective components (guardians, probes, monitors) that are specifically designed to detect and prevent attempts to compromise the virus scanner itself. These components monitor for anomalies in scanner behavior, detect rootkit activity, and block attempts to disable security functions before they can succeed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements beforehand cushioning by creating multiple layers of protection around the virus scanner through redundant monitoring components. If one component is compromised, others remain to provide continued protection and detection capability, cushioning the system against total failure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple cybersecurity tools are configured in parallel, then different attack types can be addressed, but the system lacks mutual monitoring and redundant protection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by establishing continuous communication channels between all security components. Monitors report to guardians, probes report to monitors, and all components share threat intelligence and behavioral data. This feedback loop enables mutual monitoring where each component can detect compromises in others and coordinate responses, providing both versatility and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple security functions into an integrated system where probes, monitors, guardians, and response mechanisms work together as a unified defense architecture. Rather than parallel independent tools, these components are combined into a mutually protective system that shares information and coordinates actions to detect and respond to diverse attack types.
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AI summary
A cybersecurity infection detection system and method of use. In some embodiments, the system and process provide improved network security, computer security, or both, through mutually assured, defense in depth approaches. In some embodiments, one or more of defense in depth, collaborative attack detection, remediation, component redundancy, component self-monitoring, and component self-replacing are combined to effect an enhanced cybersecurity system. In some embodiments, the cybersecurity system and method include, but are not limited to, one or more of one or more probes, monitors, configuration ledgers, signature ledgers, audit ledgers, configuration controllers, message engines, switchboards, and a public-private key infrastructure.