Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007
Title: The Innovations of Martin Alan Brown
Introduction
Martin Alan Brown is a notable inventor based in Bicester, GB. He has made significant contributions to the field of cybersecurity through his innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, Brown has developed systems that enhance the detection of malicious activities in network communications.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Protocol layer-level system and method for detecting virus activity." This invention provides a system, method, and computer program product for detecting network activity governed by malicious code. The protocol layer associated with data communications over a network is monitored, and a determination is made as to whether the data communications are prompted by malicious code based on this monitoring. A security event is initiated upon determining that the data communications are prompted by malicious code.
Another significant patent is "Pre-approval of computer files during a malware detection." This malware detection system identifies computer viruses, worms, Trojans, and banned files. It determines whether a computer file potentially matches a specific known malware-free file stored within a list. If a match occurs, the system calculates a checksum of the candidate file and compares it against a stored checksum of the known malware-free file. If these checksums match, the candidate file can be passed as clean without requiring further time-consuming malware detection scanning.
Career Highlights
Martin Alan Brown is currently employed at McAfee, Inc., where he continues to work on innovative solutions in cybersecurity. His expertise in developing systems for malware detection has positioned him as a valuable asset in the field.
Collaborations
Throughout his career, Brown has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Christopher Barton and Simon Neil Reed. Their combined efforts have contributed to advancements in cybersecurity technologies.
Conclusion
Martin Alan Brown's contributions to the field of cybersecurity through his patents demonstrate his commitment to innovation and safety in digital communications. His work continues to influence the way we detect and respond to malicious activities online.