ServiceNow has been granted a patent for a computer-implemented method that involves receiving selected factors and their respective weights, obtaining combinations of these factors, determining duplication count, and generating a table with risk scores based on weighted averages. The method allows for the display of updated data and risk scores on a graphical user interface. GlobalData’s report on ServiceNow gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A system for generating risk scores based on selected factors
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11777980B2) describes a computer-implemented method for managing vulnerabilities in a network. The method involves receiving selected factors and their respective weights from a client device associated with the network. These factors represent vulnerabilities experienced by the network. The method then obtains combinations of the selected factors that total less than a maximum number of combinations. A duplicate count is determined, which represents the number of duplicate combinations within the selected factors. The duplicate count is bounded by the highest integer multiple of the combinations that totals less than the maximum number.
The method generates data representing the combinations of selected factors duplicated according to the duplicate count, along with a risk score based on a weighted average of the respective weights applied to the factors. This data is transmitted back to the client device for display on a graphical user interface. The client device can provide updated selected factors and their respective weights, and the method generates updated data representing the risk scores based on the updated factors. This updated data is also transmitted back to the client device.
The patent also describes a system that includes a processor and memory storing instructions for performing the method described above. The system receives selected factors and their weights from a client device, obtains combinations of the factors, determines a duplicate count, generates data representing the combinations and risk scores, and transmits the data back to the client device. The system can also handle additional selected factors and their weights, and generate further updated data based on these factors.
Additionally, the patent includes a tangible, non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions for performing the method. This medium can be executed by a processor to receive selected factors, obtain combinations, determine a duplicate count, generate data representing the combinations and risk scores, and transmit the data.
Overall, this patent presents a method, system, and computer-readable medium for managing vulnerabilities in a network by allowing users to select factors and their weights, generating combinations of these factors, and providing risk scores based on the selected factors. The method and system aim to assist in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in a managed network.
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