Software Defined Network for Secure App Development

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional software development processes face challenges in managing and securing multiple software development environments, leading to inefficiencies and security risks due to the use of isolated and manually configured environments, which can result in increased complexity and exposure to undesirable access.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a software-defined network (SDN) managed through a cloud service, utilizing a centralized automation script to create and manage virtual devices and environments, enabling secure access and reducing the number of scripts needed by using multi-environment scripts that allow for different levels of access and security across various development stages.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple isolated development environments are manually configured, then each environment can be independently managed, but the system complexity and security risks increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironment independenceVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple isolated development environments into a single virtualized network environment. The SDN controller consolidates what were previously separate physical or virtual networks into one unified virtual network, allowing multiple development environments to coexist and be managed together, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining environment independence through virtualization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The SDN controller serves multiple functions simultaneously: it manages network configuration, enforces security policies, controls access across different development environments, and provides centralized monitoring. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate management systems for each environment, reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple isolated development environments are manually configured, then each environment can be independently managed, but security risks increase due to exposure to undesirable access

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironment independenceVSAvoidsecurity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The SDN controller acts as an intermediary between different development environments and external access requests. It mediates all network traffic and access control decisions, enforcing security policies centrally rather than requiring separate security mechanisms in each environment. This intermediary approach maintains environment independence while significantly improving security through centralized control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies homogeneous security policies across all development environments through the SDN controller. Instead of having different security configurations in each isolated environment, the same security rules and access control mechanisms are uniformly applied throughout the entire virtualized network, simplifying security management while maintaining consistent protection across all environments.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #33Homogeneity

3Device complexity

If conventional static network architectures are used, then network configuration is simple, but network performance and dynamic management capabilities are limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenetwork configuration simplicityVSAvoidnetwork performance

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static network architecture into a dynamic virtualized network environment. The SDN controller enables real-time reconfiguration of network parameters, dynamic allocation of network resources, and adaptive security policy enforcement based on current development needs. This dynamic approach maintains configuration simplicity through centralized control while dramatically improving network performance and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

4Adaptability or versatility

If multiple scripts are used to manage different development environments, then each environment can be specifically configured, but the number of scripts and manual intervention required increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironment-specific configurationVSAvoidscript management

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The SDN controller serves as a universal management platform that handles configuration, security, and resource allocation for all development environments through a single interface. Instead of requiring separate scripts for each environment, the controller provides multi-functional capabilities that can be controlled through unified automation, significantly reducing the number of scripts needed while maintaining environment-specific configurations through virtualization parameters.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11146458B1Software defined network for application development

Publication Date: 2021.10.12 WEST TECH GRP LLC

AI summary

One example method of operation may include identifying a script enabling access to a software management platform, creating one or more virtual devices in a software defined network based on virtual device requirements identified in the script, loading a software build identified in the script on a virtual database, and authorizing one or more devices of a first network to access the software defined network and the one or more virtual devices.