Patents by Inventor Holger Kruse

Holger Kruse 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).

  • Publication number: 20230362186
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 11706242
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: QUALYS, INC.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20210385243
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 11102234
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20200274896
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 10652268
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 10229274
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20180324205
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Wissam ALI-AHMAD, Wolfgang KANDEK, Holger KRUSE, Vikas DEWAN, Khair-ed-dine MAZBOUDI, Ganesh JAMPANI, Kenneth K. OKUMURA
  • Publication number: 20180204010
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: July 19, 2018
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 10015187
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 9916455
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20170213040
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20170180409
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Wissam ALI-AHMAD, Wolfgang KANDEK, Holger KRUSE, Vikas DEWAN, Khair-ed-dine MAZBOUDI, Ganesh JAMPANI, Kenneth K. OKUMURA
  • Patent number: 9621594
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 9432392
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20160173533
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 9258322
    Abstract: The disclosed principles describe systems and methods for assessing the security posture of a target device, wherein the assessment is performed by a scanning computer in communication with the target device via a communication network. By employing a system or method in accordance with the disclosed principles, distinct advantages are achieved. Specifically, conducting such a remote scan allows for the scanner computer to perform a remote scan of the remote device without installing client software to the remote device. Thus, the disclosed principles reduce the need for internal IT resources to manage the deployment and updates of client software on the target device. Also, conducting a remote scan according to the disclosed principles allows for the remote scan to be performed even if the scanner computer and remote device run different operating systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Tigran Gevorgyan, Gregor Glawitsch, Parminder Singh, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20150281269
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 8925093
    Abstract: Methods and systems for scanning an endpoint terminal across an open computer network are disclosed. An exemplary method includes providing a scanner engine in a computer server in communication with an open computer network, and establishing a secure connection across the open computer network between the scanner engine and a scanner agent installed on the endpoint terminal in communication with the open computer network. Commands for collecting data regarding the endpoint terminal are sent from the scanner engine across the secure connection to the scanner agent. The scanner engine then receives the collected data from the scanner agent across the secure connection, analyzes the data to assess a current posture of the endpoint terminal, and determines any updates for the endpoint terminal from the analysis. Updates are sent across the secure connection to the scanner agent for installation on the endpoint terminal, and the secure connection may then be terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Khair-ed-dine Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Patent number: 8720167
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for subdividing a fed tubular packaging sleeve into packaging units, having two displacer groups which are intended for constricting the tubular packaging sleeve, it being possible for the rear displacer group, as seen in respect of the movement of the tubular packaging sleeve, to be moved in the longitudinal direction of the tubular packaging sleeve, and the apparatus comprises a supporting element which is connected to the rear displacer group and is intended for supporting the tubular packaging sleeve. The supporting element allows the tubular packaging sleeve to be transported away reliably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Tipper Tie Technopack GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Kruse