INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION (20240297893). DYNAMIC QUARANTINING OF CONTAINERS simplified abstract

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DYNAMIC QUARANTINING OF CONTAINERS

Organization Name

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Md Salman Ahmed of Danbury CT (US)

Michael Vu Le of Danbury CT (US)

Hani Talal Jamjoom of Cos Cob CT (US)

DYNAMIC QUARANTINING OF CONTAINERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240297893 titled 'DYNAMIC QUARANTINING OF CONTAINERS

The patent application describes techniques for dynamic quarantining of containers within a system that includes computing nodes and a container scheduler with plugins.

  • The system assigns cybersecurity risk scores to queued containers and risk tolerances to computing nodes.
  • Containers are scheduled to nodes based on compatible combinations of risk scores and risk tolerances.

Potential Applications: - Cloud computing security - Container orchestration systems - Cybersecurity risk management tools

Problems Solved: - Efficient allocation of containers based on cybersecurity risks - Enhanced security measures for containerized applications

Benefits: - Improved cybersecurity posture - Optimal resource allocation - Reduced risk of security breaches

Commercial Applications: Title: "Dynamic Container Quarantining System for Enhanced Cybersecurity" This technology can be used in cloud service providers, cybersecurity firms, and organizations with containerized applications to enhance security measures and mitigate risks.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing container security solutions, risk assessment tools, and container orchestration systems for related prior art.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in container security, risk assessment methodologies, and cybersecurity best practices to enhance the effectiveness of the dynamic quarantining system.

Questions about Dynamic Container Quarantining System: 1. How does the system determine cybersecurity risk scores for containers? The system calculates risk scores based on various factors such as vulnerabilities, exposure to threats, and historical security incidents.

2. What are the key benefits of assigning risk tolerances to computing nodes? Assigning risk tolerances helps in ensuring that containers are allocated to nodes that can handle their cybersecurity risks effectively.


Original Abstract Submitted

described are techniques for dynamic quarantining of containers. the techniques include a system including a plurality of computing nodes configured to implement a plurality of queued containers. the system further includes a container scheduler comprising at least one plugin, where the at least one plugin is configured to cause the container scheduler to perform a method including assigning cybersecurity risk scores to the plurality of queued containers. the method further includes assigning cybersecurity risk tolerances to the plurality of computing nodes. the method further includes scheduling the plurality of queued containers to the plurality of computing nodes based on compatible combinations of the cybersecurity risk scores and the cybersecurity risk tolerances.