Method of remotely managing a firewall

Details Method of remotely managing a firewall Method of remotely managing a firewall

2005-08-17

2008-05-06

Revak, Christopher (Department: 2131)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

C713S179000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07370354

ABSTRACT:
A method of remotely managing a firewall has been developed. The method includes receiving a control data packet at the firewall from a remote location. Next, the control data packet is analyzed to determine if the control data packet is authorized to access the firewall. Finally, an authorized control data packet is allowed to control the firewall.

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