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).

  • Patent number: 9667644
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
  • Publication number: 20160105457
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
  • Patent number: 9219746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
  • Patent number: 9172720
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander G. Foley, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Read
  • Patent number: 9038187
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
  • Publication number: 20150067867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adam James Blake, Peter J. Langsam, Jennifer Ann Zuhde, Thomas Bradley
  • Publication number: 20150067861
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander G. Foley, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Read
  • Patent number: 8800034
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
  • Patent number: 8799462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
  • Patent number: 8782209
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
  • Publication number: 20120198556
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaushal A. Patel, Jordan P. Havranek, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Ramcharran, Iesha A. Scott
  • Publication number: 20120066763
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20110185056
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20110184877
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger