Rapid7. has been granted a patent for methods and systems that identify network threats by analyzing permutations of domain names. The process includes scanning for active services, monitoring network activity, and alerting users to potential threats, enabling proactive threat prevention measures. GlobalData’s report on Rapid7 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 Rapid7, Network traffic analysis was a key innovation area identified from patents. Rapid7's grant share as of July 2024 was 83%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Network threat identification and prevention methods
The granted patent US12074890B2 outlines a method and system for enhancing network security through the identification and management of interactions involving permutations of domain names. The method begins with receiving a permutation of a domain name and executing a domain name resolution function to find the associated network address. Following this, a scanning function identifies any active services linked to that address. The system analyzes network activity data to ascertain if a user has interacted with the active service, prompting a visual alert on the user interface. If the user responds, a threat prevention procedure is initiated, which may include actions such as malware removal, blocking user credentials, or quarantining the device.
Further claims detail the registration of the domain name permutation with a registrar and the specific functionalities of the scanning process, which includes identifying open ports and active services. The patent also describes the use of honeypot data to detect potential threats and the execution of threat prevention procedures based on the resolution status of the domain name. The system is designed to operate on user devices and is supported by program instructions stored in a non-transitory computer-readable medium, ensuring a comprehensive approach to network security management.
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