Software security agent updates via microcode

Abstract: systems and methods for updating a security agent installed on a computing device without requiring a scheduled software update window include steps of receiving a digitally signed script from a remote server, wherein the security agent includes an embedded interpreter configured to execute script-based instructions; verifying a digital signature of the digitally signed script using a public key embedded in the security agent; and executing the digitally signed script via the embedded interpreter at runtime to modify functionality of the security agent without recompiling or reinstalling compiled code.

Inventor(s): Thomas E. Keiser, JR.

CPC Classification: H04L63/20 ({for managing network security; network security policies in general (filtering policies )})

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