Monitoring Device Second Protocol Communication Over LDAP
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems face challenges in establishing and maintaining separate communication channels for second protocol data transmission between calling devices and monitoring devices in a network environment, particularly when using Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), which can lead to difficulties in performing operations like password validation and workstation login monitoring across firewalls.
Innovation Solution
A monitoring device intercepts LDAP search requests, generates response data for a second protocol, and sends an LDAP search result to the calling device, allowing for second protocol communication over LDAP without requiring separate communication channels, leveraging the existing LDAP communication channel to perform operations like password validation and login monitoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate communication channels are established for second protocol data transmission, then communication reliability is improved, but device complexity and configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines second protocol communication with existing LDAP communication channels. Instead of establishing separate communication channels, the system embeds second protocol data within LDAP search requests and responses, merging multiple communication functions into a single channel to reduce complexity while maintaining reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The LDAP communication channel is made multi-functional by enabling it to carry both traditional LDAP directory access data and second protocol operation data simultaneously. This universal approach allows a single channel to serve multiple purposes, eliminating the need for dedicated separate channels
2Reliability
If separate communication channels are used for second protocol operations, then communication security is improved, but ease of operation and deployment difficulty worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system leverages the existing LDAP infrastructure and communication mechanisms to provide secure second protocol communication without requiring additional security configurations or separate channel setups. The LDAP channel's existing security mechanisms protect both LDAP and second protocol data, making the system self-sufficient and easier to deploy
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple communication ports and channels are configured, then communication versatility is improved, but configuration and management complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The LDAP communication channel is enhanced to handle multiple types of communication needs through a unified interface. By encoding second protocol operations within LDAP request/response structures, the system achieves versatility without multiplying communication channels or configuration parameters
Data Source
AI summary
A monitoring device is described. The monitoring device includes a processor. The monitoring device also includes memory in electronic communication with the processor. The monitoring device further includes instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executable to intercept a lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) search request sent to an LDAP search handler of a security subsystem from a calling device. The LDAP search request includes a query string containing data for a second protocol. The instructions are also executable to generate response data for the second protocol to substitute for a response by the LDAP search handler. The instructions are further executable to send an LDAP search result to the calling device, the LDAP search result comprising the response data for the second protocol.