Abstract: A packet-filtering network appliance such as a threat intelligence gateway (TIG) protects TCP/IP networks from Internet threats by enforcing certain policies on in-transit packets that are crossing network boundaries. The policies are composed of packet filtering rules derived from cyber threat intelligence (CTI). Logs of rule-matching packets and their associated flows are sent to cyberanalysis applications located at security operations centers (SOCs) and operated by cyberanalysts. Some cyber threats/attacks, or incidents, are composed of many different flows occurring at a very high rate, which generates a flood of logs that may overwhelm computer, storage, network, and cyberanalysis resources, thereby compromising cyber defenses.

Abstract: A hose guide chock and method is disclosed in combination with a motor vehicle for preventing a hose (11, 11a) from being caught in a nip (16) between a tire (18) and ground (22). A cylindrical wedge (B) cut with an oblique rim (32) at approximately 38 degrees provides a tight fit against tire tread surface (18) so that an entrance space leading to nip (16) is closed as well as any nip between wedge body (B) and tire (18). A low body portion (12) is cut to define band (24) which strengthens the wedge (B) against accidental rollover and also provides wedging of the cylindrical body sufficiently to hold the wedge in place while the hose may be pulled both ways over the smooth outer cylindrical wall (28).