Smart Client Device for Secure Multi-Point Proxy Communication
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing secure communication networks for private computer networks require complex configuration and dedicated devices, making it difficult for non-experts to establish secure remote access to devices behind network firewalls.
Innovation Solution
A secure communication network that employs a smart client device and a smart server to enable remote access to agent devices within a local client network, using standard data link layer protocols to establish secure communication through existing firewalls without complex configuration, allowing multi-point to multi-point communication.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional security measures (firewalls, authentication credentials, cryptographic protocols) are implemented, then data security is improved, but device complexity and configuration difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a gateway device as an intermediary between the private computer network and the public network. This gateway automatically manages authentication credentials, cryptographic protocols, and firewall rules, eliminating the need for users to manually configure these complex security measures. The gateway acts as a mediator that handles all security-related configurations centrally, thus improving data security while reducing configuration complexity for end users.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway device implements self-service capabilities by automatically generating and managing authentication credentials, dynamically adjusting firewall rules, and handling cryptographic key management without requiring user intervention. The system performs self-diagnosis and self-configuration, allowing it to adapt to security requirements autonomously, thereby maintaining high security standards while eliminating complex manual configuration tasks.
2Reliability
If dedicated network devices are used for secure communication, then communication security is improved, but cost and device size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway device is designed with multi-functionality, serving as both a security enforcement point and a communication router. It integrates multiple functions including authentication server, firewall, encryption/decryption unit, and network address translator into a single device. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple dedicated security devices, reducing overall system cost and complexity while maintaining comprehensive communication security through its integrated functional capabilities.
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AI summary
The present invention is directed to a secure communication network that enables multi-point to multi-point proxy communication over the network. The network employs a smart server that establishes a secure communication link with each of a plurality of smart client devices deployed on local client networks. Each smart client device is in communication with a plurality of agent devices. A plurality of remote devices can access the smart server directly and communicate with an agent device via the secure communication link between the smart server and one of the smart client devices.