Network Configuration Device Authenticity Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network configuration techniques do not ensure the authenticity of resources allocated to virtual networks, posing a security risk in communication services.
Innovation Solution
A network configuration device that acquires device information, determines the authenticity of network devices based on this information, and configures virtual networks only using authenticated devices to ensure security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If network configuration is performed without authenticity verification, then network configuration speed and simplicity are improved, but network security deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by performing authenticity verification of network devices before configuring virtual networks. The determination unit verifies whether network devices are genuine before allowing them to be used in virtual network configuration, preventing security issues from arising in the first place while maintaining configuration efficiency through automated verification processes
2Object-affected harmful factors
If authenticity verification is performed on all network devices, then network security is improved, but device complexity and verification time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by implementing targeted authenticity verification focused on specific critical attributes of network devices rather than comprehensive verification of all device characteristics. The determination unit verifies essential authenticity markers locally at the device level, maintaining security while avoiding unnecessary complexity in the verification system
3Productivity
If network devices without authenticity verification are allowed, then resource allocation efficiency is improved, but reliability of virtual network function deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by establishing an authenticity determination step before resource allocation to virtual networks. The determination unit verifies device authenticity upfront, ensuring that only verified devices are allocated to virtual network functions, thereby maintaining both allocation efficiency and functional reliability
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AI summary
A network configuration device according to the present disclosure is provided with: a device-information acquisition means for acquiring visualized device information about a configuration and a risk regarding a network device connected to a physical network; an authenticity determination means for determining authenticity of the network device on the basis of the acquired device information; and a network configuration means for configuring a virtual network on the physical network on the basis of a result of determination made as to the authenticity of the network device.