Keysight Technologies has patented a method for secure configuration of networked systems for communication. The system involves a secure instrument configuration server communicating with controllers and instruments over a separate network, providing authentication data and credentials for secure connections. The method also allows for third-party services post-configuration. GlobalData’s report on Keysight Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Keysight Technologies, Network traffic analysis was a key innovation area identified from patents. Keysight Technologies's grant share as of April 2024 was 77%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Secure configuration of networked system for secure communications
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11956274B1) outlines a method and system for implementing a secure configuration of a networked system to enable secure communications over a control network. The method involves setting up a Secure Instrument Configuration (SIC) server on a computer that communicates with controllers and instruments over a separate communication network. The server facilitates the transfer of secure configuration information, including authentication data and methods, between controllers and instruments. Once the secure configuration is implemented, third-party services can be offered to the instruments and controllers, allowing them to authenticate by querying the SIC server in real-time. The system includes a processor, user interface, and memory for storing instructions to execute the secure configuration process.
Furthermore, the patent details various aspects of the method and system, such as the inclusion of root authority certificates for controller authentication, fingerprinting of instruments for verification, and the ability for instruments to accept anonymous connection requests. The system also features a graphical user interface for user interaction, status indicators to track configuration progress, and a web interface for controlling the SIC server remotely. The communication network can be an ethernet network, wireless LAN, or wired LAN, while the control network supports protocols like IVI HiSLIP and TLS for transporting SCPI commands. Overall, the patent aims to enhance the security and efficiency of networked systems by providing a structured approach to configuring secure communications between instruments and controllers.
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