18081641. SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
Contents
- 1 SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18081641 titled 'SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LATERAL MOVEMENT COMPUTING ATTACKS
Simplified Explanation
The method described in the abstract involves receiving metadata with a suspected malicious activity indicator and a device identifier, then matching this identifier to log activity data from a second computing device to identify the source of the suspected malicious activity.
- Receiving metadata with suspected malicious activity indicator and device identifier
- Receiving log activity data from a second computing device
- Matching device identifier in metadata to device identifier in log activity data
- Transmitting an alert identifying the second computing device as the source of suspected malicious activity
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in cybersecurity systems to quickly identify and respond to potential threats within a network.
Problems Solved
This technology helps in efficiently detecting and addressing malicious activities within a computing environment, enhancing overall security measures.
Benefits
- Improved threat detection capabilities - Faster response times to security incidents - Enhanced network security and protection of sensitive data
Potential Commercial Applications
Enhancing cybersecurity systems for businesses Improving network security for government agencies
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of network monitoring tools to detect and respond to suspicious activities within a network.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method handle false positives in identifying malicious activity?
The abstract does not provide information on how the system distinguishes between actual malicious activity and false alarms.
What measures are in place to protect the privacy of users' data during the monitoring process?
The abstract does not mention any privacy protection mechanisms implemented in the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method may include receiving from a first computing device, metadata that includes a suspected malicious activity indicator and a device identifier associated with the indicator; receiving, from a second computing device, log activity data; matching the device identifier included in the metadata to a device identifier in the log activity data; and based on the matching, transmitting an alert identifying the second computing device as a source of the suspected malicious activity.
