System and method for detecting computer port inactivity

Details System and method for detecting computer port inactivity System and method for detecting computer port inactivity

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Sheikh, Ayaz (Department: 2131)

Information security

Prevention of unauthorized use of data including prevention...

C726S027000, C726S028000, C726S029000, C726S030000, C726S003000, C726S004000, C726S005000, C726S006000, C713S168000, C713S169000, C713S170000, C713S151000, C713S152000, C713S153000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10623274

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for detecting an idle or inactive data port connection on a personal computer (PC) and blocking external access, e.g., Wide Area Network (WAN) access to an end-user PC is presented. The system provides for added security for unattended PCs having broadband connections. The idle time period for detection/blocking logic initiation of a blocking signal to disable communications, e.g., Ethernet port access to the PC, may be for a fixed time period or may be determined by a user of the end-user PC.

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