17527718. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT SaaS PROXY ON AND OFF NETWORK simplified abstract (Capital One Services, LLC)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT SaaS PROXY ON AND OFF NETWORK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Douglas E. Farmer of McLean VA (US)
Glen A. Wilson of McLean VA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT SaaS PROXY ON AND OFF NETWORK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17527718 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRANSPARENT SaaS PROXY ON AND OFF NETWORK
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a system/method that uses a SaaS proxy platform to provide a transparent proxy solution for both on-network and off-network user traffic. It introduces a granular architecture for steering user Internet traffic by utilizing a SaaS agent as a primary proxy control.
- The system/method utilizes a SaaS proxy platform to create a uniform proxy/Internet access environment for both on-network and off-network users.
- It modifies PAC files to allow for surgical traffic control, improving the user Internet experience.
- The proposed approach goes beyond the intended capabilities of the SaaS proxy agent, providing improved security and network resiliency in a hybrid network environment.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various industries and organizations where there is a need for a uniform proxy/Internet access environment and improved control over user Internet traffic. Some potential applications include:
- Corporate networks: Providing a consistent proxy solution for both on-network and off-network employees, enhancing security and control over Internet access.
- Educational institutions: Ensuring a uniform proxy environment for students and staff, allowing for better management of Internet traffic and content filtering.
- Government agencies: Implementing a transparent proxy solution to monitor and control Internet access for employees, improving security and compliance.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses several problems related to proxy solutions and user Internet traffic control:
- Lack of uniformity: It solves the issue of having different proxy solutions for on-network and off-network users, creating a consistent environment.
- Limited control: It provides a granular architecture for steering user Internet traffic, allowing for surgical traffic control and better management.
- Security and resiliency: By utilizing the SaaS proxy agent beyond its intended capabilities, it improves security and network resiliency in a hybrid network setup.
Benefits
The utilization of this technology offers several benefits:
- Uniform user experience: Users, regardless of their network location, will have a consistent proxy/Internet access environment.
- Enhanced control: The granular architecture allows for precise control over user Internet traffic, improving security and compliance.
- Improved security and resiliency: By leveraging the SaaS proxy agent, the system provides better security measures and network resilience in a hybrid network setup.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure is directed to a system/method for utilizing SaaS proxy platform to provide a transparent proxy solution and allow deployment of a hybrid network having a uniform proxy/Internet access environment for both on-network and off-network user traffic. A granular architecture for steering of user Internet traffic is presented that utilizes a SaaS agent as a primary proxy control based on modifications to the PAC files to allow for surgical traffic control. The proposed approach utilizes SaaS proxy agent beyond its intended capabilities and provides a solution that improves uniformity of user Internet experience as well as improving security and network resiliency in a hybrid network.
