International Business Machines had 496 patents in cybersecurity during Q4 2023. The patents filed by IBM in Q4 2023 cover a range of technologies including virtual machine networking, intrusion movement prediction using environmental sensor data, evaluating optimal packing solutions for data encryption, providing fine granularity read access to safeguarded copy data, and cybersecurity incident mitigation techniques involving Endpoint Detection and Response functions and Multi-Factor Authentication. GlobalData’s report on International Business Machines gives a 360-degreee view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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International Business Machines grant share with cybersecurity as a theme is 50% in Q4 2023. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Efficient network device failover management for virtual machines (Patent ID: US20230418648A1)
The patent by IBM describes systems and methods for virtual machine networking that involve detecting primary and standby virtual Network Interface Controllers (vNICs) with unique MAC addresses, binding a software NIC to these vNICs, selecting one for communication, assigning a MAC address, and transmitting data packets. The method includes determining MAC addresses, reassigning to a different vNIC, and communicating with physical NICs or the hypervisor. The system and non-transitory computer-readable media also detail these operations, emphasizing the association with physical NICs, MAC address consistency, and data packet transmission methods.
In summary, IBM's patent focuses on enhancing virtual machine networking by efficiently managing vNICs, MAC addresses, and data packet communication. The method, system, and computer-readable media provide a comprehensive approach to optimizing network interfaces within virtual environments, ensuring seamless data transmission and addressing complexities associated with virtualization technologies. The patent's claims outline specific steps and functionalities, highlighting the innovation in virtual machine networking technology and the potential benefits for network performance and management in virtualized environments.
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