International Business Machines Corporation

Christopher M Poulin

Jeb R Linton

James R Kraemer

Robert R Friedlander

Methods and systems for event detection include defining a plurality of conditions that represent one or more synthetic events. Data from a plurality of data sources is aggregated across a period of time, multiple attack surfaces, and geographically distinct locations. The aggregated data is matched to the conditions to determine whether a synthetic event has occurred. A response to the synthetic event is formed to resist an attack.

Probabilistically detecting low-intensity, multi-modal threats using synthetic events

A computer-implemented method validates firmware levels for peer-to-peer communication in a network. Communication rules between a first device and a second device are utilized to validate firmware levels between the first device and the second device on a network using zero knowledge communication authentications. Communication between the first device and the second device via the network is disabled in response to determining that firmware in the first device is not compatible with firmware in the second device.

Controlling inter-communications between device based on firmware compatibility

A computer-implemented method validates Internet of Things (IoT) device firmware levels for peer-to-peer communication in a network using a peer-to-peer registry. Each device in an IoT is registered anonymously by utilizing a unique device identifier and a firmware level in a peer-to-peer registry. Communication rules are provided by the peer-to-peer registry based on the device type and firmware level of each of the devices, in order to validate IoT firmware device levels between the first device and the second device on a network. The first device utilizes a first zero knowledge communication authentication with the second device to get a first assessment and a first proof. The second device utilizes a second zero knowledge communication authentication with the first device to get a second assessment and a second proof. Communication between the first device and the second device via the network is disabled until all assessments are a pass.

Validating internet of things device firmware using a peer-to-peer registry

A computer-implemented method validates Internet of Things (IoT) device firmware levels for peer-to-peer communication in a network. Communication rules between a first device and a second device are utilized to establish a session to validate IoT device firmware levels between the first device and the second device on a network. The first device utilizes a first zero knowledge communication authentication with the second device to get a first assessment and a first proof. The second device utilizes a second zero knowledge communication authentication with the first device to get a second assessment and a second proof. Communication between the first device and the second device via the network is disabled until all assessments are a pass.

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Walpole, MA, United States of America

Christopher M Poulin