Patents by Inventor Manabendra Paul

Manabendra Paul 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: 10701036
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: McAfee, LLC
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Patent number: 9811674
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran
  • Publication number: 20170034128
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Applicant: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Patent number: 9380072
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Publication number: 20160078238
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Inventors: MANABENDRA PAUL, ABHILASH CHANDRAN
  • Patent number: 9152821
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran
  • Publication number: 20150128248
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Patent number: 8881258
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Publication number: 20140258008
    Abstract: An electronic device includes: a memory storing instructions, and one or more processors in communication with the memory configured to execute the instructions to: create a segregated portion of a monetary account, the segregated portion being designated for use for a particular type of good or service, enforce segregation of the portion by denying use of money within the portion for goods or services different from the particular type of good or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: EBAY INC.
    Inventors: Shailesh Dinkar Govande, Manabendra Paul, Ravi Teja, Madhura Pravin Tipnis
  • Patent number: 8832456
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran
  • Publication number: 20140215625
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: MANABENDRA PAUL, ABHILASH CHANDRAN
  • Patent number: 8689006
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran
  • Patent number: 8561206
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for allowing access to data based on a recipient identifier included with the data. In use, data is received at a device of a recipient. Additionally, it is determined whether an identifier of the recipient is included with the data. Further, access to the data by the device of the recipient is conditionally allowed based on the determination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran
  • Publication number: 20130247167
    Abstract: A method for containing a threat in network environment using dynamic firewall policies is provided. In one example embodiment, the method can include detecting a threat originating from a first node having a source address in a network, applying a local firewall policy to block connections with the source address, and broadcasting an alert to a second node in the network. In more particular embodiments, an alert may be sent to a network administrator identifying the source address and providing remedial information. In yet other particular embodiments, the method may also include applying a remote firewall policy to the first node blocking outgoing connections from the first node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Praveen Ravichandran Sudharma
  • Patent number: 8181033
    Abstract: A data leakage prevention system, method, and computer program product are provided for preventing a predefined type of operation on predetermined data. In use, an attempt to perform an operation on predetermined data that is protected using a data leakage prevention system is identified. Additionally, it is determined whether a type of the operation attempted includes a predefined type of operation. Furthermore, the operation on the predetermined data is conditionally prevented based on the determination to prevent circumvention of the protection of the data leakage prevention system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: McAfee, Inc.
    Inventors: Manabendra Paul, Abhilash Chandran