Barracuda Networks. has filed a patent for a system that scans and identifies the configuration of appliances, generating a unique identifier and comparing it to a database to determine if it’s a new model, a revision, or misconfigured. The system can then provide reconfiguration files if needed. GlobalData’s report on Barracuda Networks 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 Barracuda Networks, IoT network security was a key innovation area identified from patents. Barracuda Networks's grant share as of January 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Appliance configuration identification and profiling management system
A newly filed patent (Publication Number: US20240031191A1) describes a system that includes an appliance scanning component running on an appliance and an appliance profiling engine running on a server. The system is designed to examine the current configuration of the appliance, generate a unique identifier for the appliance, register the appliance with a new model name or revision number if needed, and provide reconfiguration files if the appliance is misconfigured. The system also includes an appliance profiling database to maintain information about registered appliances, indexed by unique identifiers. The configuration of the appliance includes hardware and software details, and the system allows for adjustments to be made based on the provision payload provided.
Furthermore, the system involves an appliance provisioning component to adjust the appliance's configuration, install necessary software updates, and monitor metrics of appliances being manufactured or deployed. The appliance profiling engine can de-register old models, alert users of configuration alterations, and provide firmware or security updates as needed. A computer-implemented method is also outlined in the patent, detailing the steps involved in examining the appliance configuration, registering it with the appropriate model, providing reconfiguration files, and maintaining appliance information in the profiling database. The method also includes transmitting configuration details via a REST API, providing discrepancies to users, adjusting configurations based on provision payloads, and monitoring appliance metrics for efficient management and maintenance.
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