Cisco Systems. has filed a patent for user identity-based security policy enforcement. The method involves sending networking policies to edge devices, receiving IP addresses from identity providers, and associating the IP address with the user for policy enforcement on packets. GlobalData’s report on Cisco Systems gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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User identity-based security policy enforcement for network edge devices
A patent application (Publication Number: US20240039956A1) outlines a method and system for managing networking policies within a network. The method involves a controller sending networking policies to an edge device associated with the network based on user information received from an identity provider. This information includes internet protocol (IP) addresses associated with the user, allowing the edge device to apply the specified networking policies to packets containing those IP addresses. The system includes processors and computer-readable media storing instructions for the controller to perform these operations, ensuring the correct networking policies are applied to user traffic within the network.
Furthermore, the system allows for the association of multiple IP addresses with a user, enabling the application of networking policies to various user devices or locations. The edge device plays a crucial role in determining which networking policy to apply to incoming packets based on the bindings received from the identity provider. This approach ensures efficient and targeted policy enforcement within the network. Overall, the patent application focuses on enhancing network management, particularly in software-defined wide area networks (SD-WAN), by dynamically applying networking policies based on user information and IP addresses associated with them. The system's design allows for flexibility in policy application and efficient management of network traffic based on user groups and their corresponding policies.
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