Security Rule Chaining for Alert Prioritization and Threat Detection

The patent merges multiple disparate cybersecurity operations tools into a unified platform that integrates security alert generation, rule chaining, and incident response capabilities. This consolidation maintains comprehensive security coverage while reducing the complexity of managing multiple separate tools by providing a single integrated system with centralized control and unified alert management.

The patent changes the parameters of alert management by introducing rule chaining that links multiple security rules based on their outcomes. This creates a hierarchical structure where alerts are organized into chains, allowing operators to prioritize incidents based on the chain's overall risk level rather than evaluating each individual alert in isolation. The system transforms the flat alert structure into a nested chain structure with improved prioritization capabilities.

The patent implements preliminary action by pre-defining chains of security rules that are configured in advance to detect and respond to sophisticated threat patterns. These rule chains are established beforehand with predetermined logic and relationships, allowing the system to automatically handle complex threat scenarios without requiring real-time manual configuration. This maintains implementation simplicity while improving protection effectiveness against advanced threats.

The patent implements self-service by enabling the security platform to automatically analyze, correlate, and respond to security incidents based on predefined rule chains. The system autonomously processes alerts through the chained rules, performs correlation analysis, and executes response actions without requiring manual intervention for each incident. This maintains rule accuracy through automated consistent application while dramatically improving response efficiency.