18072374. SERVICE OPTIMIZATION IN NETWORKS AND CLOUD INTERCONNECTS simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
SERVICE OPTIMIZATION IN NETWORKS AND CLOUD INTERCONNECTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Balaji Sundararajan of Fremont CA (US)
Venkatesh Nataraj of Union City CA (US)
Padmanabha Nallur of Fremont CA (US)
Abha Jain of Menlo Park CA (US)
Kushal Patel of San Jose CA (US)
SERVICE OPTIMIZATION IN NETWORKS AND CLOUD INTERCONNECTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18072374 titled 'SERVICE OPTIMIZATION IN NETWORKS AND CLOUD INTERCONNECTS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosure describes techniques for optimizing firewall enforcement by implementing dynamic detection of Layer 7 processing at one end of the network, eliminating the need for another Layer 7 firewall inspection at the other end. This saves processing and network resources by enabling firewalls and policies to be statically defined and located in one place.
- Dynamic detection of Layer 7 processing
- Elimination of redundant Layer 7 firewall inspections
- Static definition and centralized location of firewalls and policies
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in network security systems, data centers, cloud computing environments, and any network infrastructure requiring efficient firewall enforcement.
Problems Solved
1. Reducing processing and network resource consumption 2. Simplifying firewall management and configuration
Benefits
1. Improved network performance 2. Cost savings on hardware and resources 3. Enhanced security through optimized firewall enforcement
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Firewall Enforcement Technology for Efficient Network Security"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to optimizing firewall enforcement through dynamic detection and centralized firewall management, but specific examples are not provided in this disclosure.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact network scalability and performance?
The article does not delve into the scalability and performance implications of implementing this technology on large-scale networks.
What are the potential security risks associated with centralized firewall management?
The disclosure does not address any potential security vulnerabilities that may arise from consolidating firewall enforcement in one location.
Original Abstract Submitted
This disclosure describes techniques and mechanisms for disclosure describes techniques and mechanisms for optimizing firewall enforcement. The techniques may implement a dynamic detection of Layer 7 processing at one end of the network, alleviating the need to enforce another layer 7 firewall inspection at the other end, thereby saving processing and network resources. The techniques enable firewalls and policies to be statically defined and located in one place.
