Blocking intrusion attacks at an offending host

• Main Authors: Clark, Adam Thomas, Gloe, Christopher Thomas, Kolz, Daniel Paul, Tri, Kathryn Ann
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 09.10.2012

A method, apparatus, and program product are provided for protecting a network from intrusions. An offending packet communicated by an offending host coupled to a protected network is detected. In response to the detection, a blocking instruction is returned to the offending host to initiate an intr...