Unknown Organization (20240333751). Method for Automating Security Architecture Reviews and Assessments simplified abstract

Method for Automating Security Architecture Reviews and Assessments

Organization Name

Unknown Organization

Inventor(s)

Mary Kao of Leesburg VA (US)

Method for Automating Security Architecture Reviews and Assessments - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240333751 titled 'Method for Automating Security Architecture Reviews and Assessments

The abstract describes software tools that automate cybersecurity assessments and reviews of IT systems and applications within their operational environments. These tools leverage project management software as a foundation, enhancing it with features for cybersecurity assessments in the finance and banking industry.

• Software tools automate cybersecurity assessments and reviews of IT systems and applications.
• Project management software is used as a foundation for the cybersecurity assessment tool.
• Extended features, functions, and capabilities are added to the project management tool for cybersecurity assessments.
• The software tool is tailored for use in the finance and banking industry.
• Useful for assessing an organization's systems, applications, and operating environments.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

The technology can be applied in various industries beyond finance and banking, including healthcare, government, and e-commerce. It can help organizations ensure the security of their IT systems and applications.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

The software tools address the need for efficient and automated cybersecurity assessments, saving time and resources for organizations. They help identify vulnerabilities and risks in IT systems, enabling proactive security measures.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Improved efficiency in cybersecurity assessments - Enhanced security for IT systems and applications - Cost savings through automation - Proactive identification of vulnerabilities - Tailored for the finance and banking industry

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:

The software tools can be marketed to financial institutions, banks, and other organizations in need of robust cybersecurity solutions. They can also be integrated into existing cybersecurity platforms for enhanced functionality.

1. 1. 1. Questions about Cybersecurity Assessment Tools:

1. How do these software tools compare to traditional manual cybersecurity assessments?

  These tools offer automation and efficiency, reducing the time and resources required for assessments.
  

2. Can these tools adapt to different types of IT systems and applications?

  Yes, the software tools can be customized to suit various industries and organizational needs.

Original Abstract Submitted

various embodiments include software tools that may be used to automate cybersecurity assessments and reviews of it systems and applications in the context of their operational environments. various embodiments include a software tool that leverages a project management tool as a foundation and implements and adds to the project management tool extended features, functions, methods, and capabilities that enable the software application to be used in performing and automating cybersecurity assessments and reviews. various embodiments leverage the use of the project management tool as a foundation on which to build and extend its features and capabilities and methods to produce the end result of a software tool for use in the finance and banking industry. various embodiments may be useful as a cybersecurity assessment tool for an organization's system and applications, and their operating environments, and the organization's it projects.