Patents by Inventor Peter J. Langsam
Peter J. Langsam has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9667644Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for analyzing a string of terms (e.g., a search query, text of an email, and the like) are provided. In some examples, a determination is made as to whether one or more terms in the string matches a keyword. If so, various parts of speech of one or more terms in the string of terms may be determined. In some examples, a category of risk of the terms for which the part of speech is identified may also be determined. A risk rating may then be determined for the string of terms based on the relationship between the terms (e.g., the parts of speech) and the category or categories identified. In some examples, one or more additional actions may be implemented based on the risk rating.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
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Publication number: 20160105457Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for analyzing a string of terms (e.g., a search query, text of an email, and the like) are provided. In some examples, a determination is made as to whether one or more terms in the string matches a keyword. If so, various parts of speech of one or more terms in the string of terms may be determined. In some examples, a category of risk of the terms for which the part of speech is identified may also be determined. A risk rating may then be determined for the string of terms based on the relationship between the terms (e.g., the parts of speech) and the category or categories identified. In some examples, one or more additional actions may be implemented based on the risk rating.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
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Patent number: 9219746Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for analyzing a string of terms (e.g., a search query, text of an email, and the like) are provided. In some examples, a determination is made as to whether one or more terms in the string matches a keyword. If so, various parts of speech of one or more terms in the string of terms may be determined. In some examples, a category of risk of the terms for which the part of speech is identified may also be determined. A risk rating may then be determined for the string of terms based on the relationship between the terms (e.g., the parts of speech) and the category or categories identified. In some examples, one or more additional actions may be implemented based on the risk rating.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
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Patent number: 9172720Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for detecting malware using revision control logs are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may gather one or more revision control logs, and the one or more revision control logs may identify one or more code changes. Subsequently, the computing device may determine, based on one or more risk factors, that at least one code change identified in the one or more revision control logs is potentially malicious. Based on determining that the at least one code change is potentially malicious, the computing device may generate a notification indicating that the at least one code change is potentially malicious.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Foley, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Read
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Patent number: 9038187Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Publication number: 20150067867Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for analyzing a string of terms (e.g., a search query, text of an email, and the like) are provided. In some examples, a determination is made as to whether one or more terms in the string matches a keyword. If so, various parts of speech of one or more terms in the string of terms may be determined. In some examples, a category of risk of the terms for which the part of speech is identified may also be determined. A risk rating may then be determined for the string of terms based on the relationship between the terms (e.g., the parts of speech) and the category or categories identified. In some examples, one or more additional actions may be implemented based on the risk rating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
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Publication number: 20150067861Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for detecting malware using revision control logs are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may gather one or more revision control logs, and the one or more revision control logs may identify one or more code changes. Subsequently, the computing device may determine, based on one or more risk factors, that at least one code change identified in the one or more revision control logs is potentially malicious. Based on determining that the at least one code change is potentially malicious, the computing device may generate a notification indicating that the at least one code change is potentially malicious.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Foley, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Read
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Patent number: 8800034Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8799462Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8782209Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Publication number: 20120198556Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide apparatuses and methods for identifying computer systems that pose a threat for potential dissemination of confidential information, and thereafter, scanning the computer systems for unauthorized activity related to potential dissemination of confidential information. Embodiments of the invention comprise compiling a list of user computer systems that are at risk of accessing, using, or disseminating confidential information; determining whether the computer systems on the list are available for scanning; and scanning the computer systems on the list to identify an incident related to potential or actual threats or breaches of confidential information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Kaushal A. Patel, Jordan P. Havranek, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Ramcharran, Iesha A. Scott
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Publication number: 20120066763Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
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Publication number: 20110185056Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
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Publication number: 20110184877Abstract: Systems and methods for calculating threat scores for individuals within an organization or domain are provided. Aspects of the invention relate to computer-implemented methods that form a predictive threat rating for user accounts. In one implementation, a first threat score representing a first time period may be calculated. The first threat score may be compared with aspects of the same user accounts for a second time period. Weighting schemes may be applied to certain activities, controls, and/or user accounts. Further aspects relate to apparatuses configured to execute methods for ranking individual user accounts. Certain embodiments may not block transmissions that violate predefine rules, however, indications of such improper transmission may be considered when constructing a threat rating. Blocked transmissions enforced upon a user account may also be received. Certain activity, such as accessing the internet, may be monitored for the presence of a security threat and/or an ethics threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger