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This novel algorithm provides an optimal solution for network security and governance, based on provable mathematics
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Background Ensuring secure access is critical for high security networks, where the use or misuse of intelligent, adaptive, self-organized sensors and actuators can have significant beneficial or detrimental effects. In a world where network architecture and segmentation are more art than science, McMaster researchers have developed a mathematically provable algorithm for configuring optimally secure networks. Technology Overview Capable of grouping nodes into shielded clusters, developing layered policy-based defences and dynamically reconfiguring the network in real time in response to information from nodes, the algorithm scales well to handle very large infrastructure. This algorithm provides a novel way to build secure computer networks by automating access-control configuration of networks on-the-fly. This automation maintains robust security measures as resources are added or removed dynamically to the networks, making it ideal for dynamic software-defined networks. Stage of Development: Experimentally verified. Demonstrable upon request. 19-023
Key Benefits
• Mathematically provable security • Scalable and automatically reconfigurable on-the-fly
Applications
High security computer networks: • Defense • Government • Enterprise Networks • Financial Institutions