Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Townsend

Timothy J. Townsend 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).

  • Adaptive countermeasure selection method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6631473
    Abstract: A method of selecting a security model for an organization operating an application on the organization's computer network is described. A current strength level for a countermeasure is determined based on input data and rules corresponding to the application. The method and apparatus determine a recommended strength level for countermeasures based on the input data and security risk data. Based on the current strength level and the recommended strength level, the method determines and outputs a security model including a countermeasure and corresponding strength level. The method may also modify the model based on exception conditions. The method may be used to calculate the risk of attack to the application and degree to which the organization conforms to industry practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Townsend
  • Adaptive countermeasure selection method and apparatus
    Publication number: 20020188861
    Abstract: A method of selecting a security model for an organization operating an application on the organization's computer network is described. A current strength level for a countermeasure is determined based on input data and rules corresponding to the application. The method and apparatus determine a recommended strength level for countermeasures based on the input data and security risk data. Based on the current strength level and the recommended strength level, the method determines and outputs a security model including a countermeasure and corresponding strength level. The method may also modify the model based on exception conditions. The method may be used to calculate the risk of attack to the application and degree to which the organization conforms to industry practices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Applicant: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Townsend
  • Adaptive countermeasure selection method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6374358
    Abstract: A method of selecting a security model for an organization operating an application on the organization's computer network is described. A current strength level for a countermeasure is determined based on input data and rules corresponding to the application. The method and apparatus determine a recommended strength level for countermeasures based on the input data and security risk data. Based on the current strength level and the recommended strength level, the method determines and outputs a security model including a countermeasure and corresponding strength level. The method may also modify the model based on exception conditions. The method may be used to calculate the risk of attack to the application and degree to which the organization conforms to industry practices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Townsend