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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2019
Filed:
Aug. 26, 2011
Richard D. LI, Somerville, MA (US);
Jeffrey L. Berger, Belmont, MA (US);
Anastasios Giakouminakis, Allendale, NJ (US);
Richard D. Li, Somerville, MA (US);
Jeffrey L. Berger, Belmont, MA (US);
Anastasios Giakouminakis, Allendale, NJ (US);
RAPID7, INC., Boston, MA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments described herein relate to systems and methods for identifying virtual machines in a network. The systems and methods comprise a virtual asset tool that can interface with a virtualization manager to receive metadata identifying virtual machines hosted by a plurality of physical machines. The virtual asset tool can subscribe to updates associated with the virtual machines, such as changes to the virtual machines, or additions or deletions of virtual machines. In response to receiving an update, the virtual asset tool can modify an asset record associated with the virtual machines and any corresponding descriptions. In embodiments, the virtual asset tool can schedule vulnerability scans for any or all of the virtual machines.