18134729. DYNAMIC SECURITY POLICY AND KEY MANAGEMENT FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS simplified abstract (Cisco Technology, Inc.)
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DYNAMIC SECURITY POLICY AND KEY MANAGEMENT FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS
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Maik Guenter Seewald of Nuernberg (DE)
DYNAMIC SECURITY POLICY AND KEY MANAGEMENT FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18134729 titled 'DYNAMIC SECURITY POLICY AND KEY MANAGEMENT FOR CONVERGED NETWORKS
The abstract describes techniques and architecture for dynamic security policy and key management for converged networks, specifically focusing on configuring and managing converged industrial networks for security policy and key management while also ensuring operational functionality.
- Establishes dynamic access control and continuous trusted access and control based on streams and pre-calculated schedules.
- Provides automated and integrated key management for controller-based time-sensitive networking (TSN) networks.
- Enables highly adaptable network security for operational technology (OT)/industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks used in critical processes such as automation and control.
Potential Applications: - Industrial automation - Control systems - Critical infrastructure protection
Problems Solved: - Ensuring secure access control in converged networks - Simplifying key management in time-sensitive networking environments
Benefits: - Enhanced network security - Improved operational efficiency - Streamlined key management processes
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Network Security in Industrial Automation Systems" This technology can be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation to secure critical processes and data.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to network security, key management, and industrial automation systems to understand the evolution of this technology.
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Questions about Dynamic Security Policy and Key Management in Converged Networks: 1. How does dynamic access control enhance network security in converged industrial networks? 2. What are the key benefits of automated key management in time-sensitive networking environments?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques and architecture are described for dynamic security policy and key management for converged networks. More particularly, the techniques and architecture provide for configuring and managing converged industrial networks and configuring the converged industrial networks with respect to security policy and key management when also configuring and managing the converged industrial networks for operation. In configurations, the techniques and architecture described herein provide a method to establish dynamic access control as well as continuous trusted access and control based on well-defined streams and pre-calculated schedules. Additionally, in configurations, the techniques and architecture described herein provide a method to establish automated and integrated key management for controller-based time-sensitive networking (TSN) networks. This enables highly adaptable network security for operational technology (OT)/industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks used for critical processes such as automation and control.
