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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2010
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2002
Michael P. Shevenell, Dover, NH (US);
Lundy M. Lewis, Mason, NH (US);
Richard W. Graham, Derry, NH (US);
Michael P. Shevenell, Dover, NH (US);
Lundy M. Lewis, Mason, NH (US);
Richard W. Graham, Derry, NH (US);
Computer Associates Think, Inc., Islandia, NY (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment of a method and apparatus for protecting data, voice, and video networks from individuals with malicious intent, a real network or network device has a vicarious simulated counterpart that may take the place of the real device or network upon appropriate triggering. The simulated counterpart behaves like the real device, but records the suspect transactions. The integrity of the real network or device is therefore continuously maintained because the suspect is isolated from the real network and the suspect transactions are not passed on to the actual device or network. The recorded transactions may then be analyzed for purposes of exposing the perpetrator, discovering perpetrator behavior patterns, and identifying device or network security weaknesses.