Patents by Inventor Ronald Ramcharran
Ronald Ramcharran 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).
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Patent number: 9038187Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8973140Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for handling information security incidents are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may receive information indicating that a network address is associated with an information security incident. Subsequently, the computing device may monitor activity associated with the network address. Based on the monitoring, the computing device may determine whether the network address represents an information security threat. In response to determining that the network address represents an information security threat, the computing device may cause one or more remediation actions to be performed. In some arrangements, the information security incident may be a denial of service attack.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Daniel P. Shnowske, Okan Demirmen, Ronald Ramcharran, Timothy C. Metzger
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Publication number: 20140283049Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for handling information security incidents are presented. In some embodiments, a computing device may receive information indicating that a network address is associated with an information security incident. Subsequently, the computing device may monitor activity associated with the network address. Based on the monitoring, the computing device may determine whether the network address represents an information security threat. In response to determining that the network address represents an information security threat, the computing device may cause one or more remediation actions to be performed. In some arrangements, the information security incident may be a denial of service attack.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Daniel P. Shnowske, Okan Demirmen, Ronald Ramcharran, Timothy C. Metzger
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Patent number: 8800034Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8799462Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8782209Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger, Dan P. Antilley, Jonathan W. Deats
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Patent number: 8782794Abstract: A computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance is presented. The method may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2011Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventor: Ronald Ramcharran
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Patent number: 8719944Abstract: A computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance is provided. The method may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventor: Ronald Ramcharran
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Patent number: 8613086Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Kaushal A. Patel, Jordan P. Havranek, Peter Jordan Langsam, Ronald Ramcharran, Iesha A. Scott
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Publication number: 20130263273Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance which may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventor: Ronald Ramcharran
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Patent number: 8544100Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance which may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2010Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Bank of America CorporationInventor: Ronald Ramcharran
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Publication number: 20120198556Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Kaushal A. Patel, Jordan P. Havranek, Peter J. Langsam, Ronald Ramcharran, Iesha A. Scott
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Publication number: 20120066763Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
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Publication number: 20120060211Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance which may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Ronald RAMCHARRAN
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Publication number: 20110258703Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a computer assisted method for detecting encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance which may include electronically receiving information from a proxy server, extracting information regarding a CONNECT function of Hyper Text Transport Protocol (HTTP) from the electronically received information, determining at least one destination to which the extracted information regarding the CONNECT function of HTTP corresponds and attempting to negotiate a standard HTTPS session with each of the at least one destination. Further, the computer assisted method may further include, for each of the at least one destination, determining whether the destination is hosting an encrypted tunneling or proxy avoidance application, wherein such a determining may be based on characteristics of an Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificate associated with the destination or a response received from the destination over a TCP/IP connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATIONInventor: Ronald RAMCHARRAN
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Publication number: 20110185056Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger
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Publication number: 20110184877Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Bank of America CorporationInventors: Brian McHugh, Ronald Ramcharran, Peter J. Langsam, Timothy C. Metzger