18559036. METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE simplified abstract (Siemens Aktiengesellschaft)
Contents
- 1 METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Secure Onboarding Method for Industrial Networks
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Joachim Walewski of Unterhaching (DE)
METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18559036 titled 'METHOD OF ONBOARDING A USER DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for onboarding a user device onto an industrial network by authenticating the device based on network access parameters.
- The method involves receiving a registration request from the user device connected to a gateway device on a wireless network.
- The registration request includes network access parameters that are used to verify the validity of the device.
- By evaluating the network access data, the method can determine if the device is authorized or unauthorized, improving overall security in the onboarding process.
Key Features and Innovation
- Authentication of user devices based on network access parameters.
- Verification of the validity of network access parameters in the registration request.
- Utilization of network access data to determine the authenticity of the user device.
- Improved security in the onboarding process by preventing unauthorized devices from accessing the network.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in industrial settings where secure onboarding of user devices onto networks is crucial. It can also be used in IoT devices and other wireless network environments.
Problems Solved
The method addresses the issue of unauthorized devices gaining access to industrial networks, enhancing overall security and preventing potential threats.
Benefits
- Enhanced security in the onboarding process.
- Prevention of unauthorized access to industrial networks.
- Improved authentication of user devices.
Commercial Applications
Title: Secure Onboarding Method for Industrial Networks This technology can be utilized in industries such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation where network security is paramount. It can also be integrated into IoT devices to ensure secure connections.
Prior Art
Further research can be conducted on similar methods for authenticating user devices in industrial networks to understand the existing technologies in this field.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay updated on advancements in network security protocols and authentication methods for industrial networks to enhance the effectiveness of the onboarding process.
Questions about Secure Onboarding Method for Industrial Networks
How does the method authenticate user devices based on network access parameters?
The method authenticates user devices by verifying the validity of the network access parameters provided in the registration request, ensuring that only authorized devices can access the network.
What are the potential applications of this technology beyond industrial networks?
This technology can also be applied in IoT devices, smart homes, and other wireless network environments where secure onboarding of devices is essential for network security.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of onboarding a user device onto an industrial network includes receiving a registration request from the user device. The user device is connected to a gateway device associated with a first wireless network. The registration request includes one or more network access parameters associated with the user device. At least one network access parameter from the network access parameters is indicative of the gateway device and/or the first wireless network. The method includes authenticating the user device based on the received registration request. Authenticating includes verifying validity of network access parameters of the registration request. The method allows for utilization of network access data to evaluate if the user device is indeed an actual user device or an unauthorized device. Accordingly, an overall security associated with the onboarding process is improved.
