Patents by Inventor Erik Caso

Erik Caso 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: 9996549
    Abstract: A system and method for constructing a file system based on aggregated metadata from disparate sources is described. The system scans basic attributes of files in a file system, extended attributes of the files in the file system, and application-specific attributes of files that are managed by corresponding applications in the file system. The system generates an aggregate metadata library for the corresponding files based on the basic attributes, extended attributes, and application-specific attributes and builds a unified file system based on the aggregate metadata library.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Entangled Media Corp.
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham, Dan Clark, John Simmons
  • Publication number: 20150269201
    Abstract: A system and method for constructing a file system based on aggregated metadata from disparate sources is described. The system scans basic attributes of files in a file system, extended attributes of the files in the file system, and application-specific attributes of files that are managed by corresponding applications in the file system. The system generates an aggregate metadata library for the corresponding files based on the basic attributes, extended attributes, and application-specific attributes and builds a unified file system based on the aggregate metadata library.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham, Dan Clark, John Simmons
  • Patent number: 8700767
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Patent number: 8661126
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target parts, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Patent number: 8484260
    Abstract: A system and process that establish a singular shared file system among devices in order to create a virtual representation of data on all of the devices via metadata indexing. This virtual representation of data means that the files are not actually stored on all devices and thus, with the exception of a single physical location, they do not need to take up any space (i.e. storage) on any additional device's hard drive. This allows for significant amounts of data to be virtually stored on each device, even if there is no physical storage room available for the data on each device. The system and process do not require data to be stored on a provider server, but instead stores only lightweight metadata, i.e., a small fraction of information about the files, online.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Entangled Media Corp.
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham
  • Patent number: 8296338
    Abstract: A system and process that establish a singular shared file system among devices in order to create a virtual representation of data on all of the devices via metadata indexing. This virtual representation of data means that the files are not actually stored on all devices and thus, with the exception of a single physical location, they do not need to take up any space (i.e. storage) on any additional device's hard drive. This allows for significant amounts of data to be virtually stored on each device, even if there is no physical storage room available for the data on each device. The system and process do not require data to be stored on a provider server, but instead stores only lightweight metadata, i.e., a small fraction of information about the files, online.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Entangled Media Corp.
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham
  • Publication number: 20120179732
    Abstract: A system and process that establish a singular shared file system among devices in order to create a virtual representation of data on all of the devices via metadata indexing. This virtual representation of data means that the files are not actually stored on all devices and thus, with the exception of a single physical location, they do not need to take up any space (i.e. storage) on any additional device's hard drive. This allows for significant amounts of data to be virtually stored on each device, even if there is no physical storage room available for the data on each device. The system and process do not require data to be stored on a provider server, but instead stores only lightweight metadata, i.e., a small fraction of information about the files, online.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham
  • Publication number: 20120144494
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target parts, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Publication number: 20120144493
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Patent number: 8135823
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Publication number: 20100287219
    Abstract: A system and process that establish a singular shared file system among devices in order to create a virtual representation of data on all of the devices via metadata indexing. This virtual representation of data means that the files are not actually stored on all devices and thus, with the exception of a single physical location, they do not need to take up any space (i.e. storage) on any additional device's hard drive. This allows for significant amounts of data to be virtually stored on each device, even if there is no physical storage room available for the data on each device. The system and process do not require data to be stored on a provider server, but instead stores only lightweight metadata, i.e., a small fraction of information about the files, online.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Michael Abraham
  • Patent number: 7664845
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Kurtz, David M. Cole, Erik Caso, Dan Kuykendall
  • Publication number: 20080028065
    Abstract: A method and system for analyzing data relating to a website including the content and architecture of the website are provided. All relevant site related information is cataloged. Then “attack points” or vectors used by a hacker within the site are determined. Based on the above, a calculation of a relevant level of security for each attack point is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 31, 2008
    Inventors: Erik Caso, Mike Shema, Dan A. Kuykendall, JD Glaser
  • Publication number: 20070283441
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: David Cole, Dennis Hanzlik, Erik Caso
  • Patent number: 7257630
    Abstract: A system and method provide comprehensive and highly automated testing of vulnerabilities to intrusion on a target network, including identification of operating system, identification of target network topology and target computers, identification of open target ports, assessment of vulnerabilities on target ports, active assessment of vulnerabilities based on information acquired from target computers, quantitative assessment of target network security and vulnerability, and hierarchical graphical representation of the target network, target computers, and vulnerabilities in a test report. The system and method employ minimally obtrusive techniques to avoid interference with or damage to the target network during or after testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: David M. Cole, Dennis J. Hanzlik, Erik Caso