Patents by Inventor Ryan B. Benskin
Ryan B. Benskin 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: 11962591Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate operational support for network infrastructures are discussed. The disclosed system and method facilitate a unified view of the current state of the network and networked devices including real-time log monitoring and for providing metrics for long term system planning. One such method can include the acts of automatically discovering a device deployed on a network, receiving device and network related data in real-time, determining whether a device is authorized, terminating device network access, filtering device data, validating device configuration, configuring a device and providing an output for use by a user. The disclosed system and method can be utilized, for example, to reduce the time involved in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, for establishing a baseline for network performance and for network capacity planning.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Scott A. Keoseyan, Jon Gabel, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin
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Publication number: 20240039950Abstract: Network entities of a network system are managed in an end-of-life context. A network system is scanned to determine network entities such as hardware devices and/or software applications. A network entity can be identified as vulnerable based on end-of-life data. A risk score for the vulnerable network entity is computed based on the end-of-life data and optionally other factors, and a potentially mitigating action is determined based on the risk score.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, JR., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
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Publication number: 20240036846Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, JR., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, SR.
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Patent number: 11822911Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, Sr.
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Patent number: 11824885Abstract: Network entities of a network system are managed in an end-of-life context. A network system is scanned to determine network entities such as hardware devices and/or software applications. A network entity can be identified as vulnerable based on end-of-life data. A risk score for the vulnerable network entity is computed based on the end-of-life data and optionally other factors, and a potentially mitigating action is determined based on the risk score.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
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Patent number: 11722517Abstract: Provided is predictive modeling for anti-malware solutions. A profile for a device is determined based on at least one characteristic identified from a successful attempt by the device to access a network. An expected characteristic for a next access attempt by the device to access the network is determined based on the profile. The characteristic of the next access attempt is matched to the expected characteristic. In response to determining that at least one characteristic of the next access attempt matches the expected characteristic, the next access attempt by the device to the network is automatically granted.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar S. Bracey
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Patent number: 11374963Abstract: Provided is predictive modeling for anti-malware solutions. The predictive modeling includes an identification manager component that generates profile data for a hostile source. The hostile source is identified based on a previous threat attributed to the hostile source. The predictive modeling also includes an evaluation component that determines a characteristic of an interaction between a source and an endpoint. Further, the predictive modeling includes a validation component that compares the characteristic of the interaction with the profile data and controls access to the source by the endpoint based on the comparison. In addition, anti-malware software is not deployed on the endpoint.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 11281797Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
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Patent number: 10938816Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate operational support for network infrastructures are discussed. The disclosed system and method facilitate a unified view of the current state of the network and networked devices including real-time log monitoring and for providing metrics for long term system planning. One such method can include the acts of automatically discovering a device deployed on a network, receiving device and network related data in real-time, determining whether a device is authorized, terminating device network access, filtering device data, validating device configuration, configuring a device and providing an output for use by a user. The disclosed system and method can be utilized, for example, to reduce the time involved in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, for establishing a baseline for network performance and for network capacity planning.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter Anatole Makohon, Scott A. Keoseyan, Jonathan Louis Gabel, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin
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Patent number: 10812518Abstract: The innovation disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises systems and methods of managing network entities. The innovation scans a network system to determine network entities, e.g. hardware devices and/or software applications. The innovation receives version information about hardware and software. The innovation compares version information to end-of-life information regarding the network entities. The innovation determines potential mitigating actions based on the comparison and creates an end-of-schedule for managing vendor contracts with regards to end-of-life network entities.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
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Patent number: 10728276Abstract: Provided is predictive modeling for anti-malware solutions. The predictive modeling includes an identification manager component that generates profile data for a hostile source. The hostile source is identified based on a previous threat attributed to the hostile source. The predictive modeling also includes an evaluation component that determines a characteristic of an interaction between a source and an endpoint. Further, the predictive modeling includes a validation component that compares the characteristic of the interaction with the profile data and controls access to the source by the endpoint based on the comparison. In addition, anti-malware software is not deployed on the endpoint.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 10698672Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, Sr.
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Patent number: 10419439Abstract: Provided is authentication and authorization without the use of supplicants. Authentication and authorization includes generating a profile for a device based on at least one characteristic observed during a successful attempt by the device to access an 802.1X network infrastructure. Expected characteristics for a next attempt to access the infrastructure by the device are determined. A characteristic of the next access attempt is matched to the expected characteristic and access to the network is selectively controlled as a result of the matching. This is achieved without a supplicant being installed on the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 10395057Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
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Patent number: 10158637Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate operational support for network infrastructures are discussed. The disclosed system and method facilitate a unified view of the current state of the network and networked devices including real-time log monitoring and for providing metrics for long term system planning. One such method can include the acts of automatically discovering a device deployed on a network, receiving device and network related data in real-time, determining whether a device is authorized, terminating device network access, filtering device data, validating device configuration, configuring a device and providing an output for use by a user. The disclosed system and method can be utilized, for example, to reduce the time involved in troubleshooting and resolving network issues, for establishing a baseline for network performance and for network capacity planning.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Scott A. Keoseyan, Jon Gabel, Robert G. Yelton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin
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Patent number: 10063561Abstract: Provided is authentication and authorization without the use of supplicants. Authentication and authorization includes generating a profile for a device based on at least one characteristic observed during a successful attempt by the device to access an 802.1X network infrastructure. Expected characteristics for a next attempt to access the infrastructure by the device are determined. A characteristic of the next access attempt is matched to the expected characteristic and access to the network is selectively controlled as a result of the matching. This is achieved without a supplicant being installed on the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 9984251Abstract: A first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
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Patent number: 9954869Abstract: Provided is authentication and authorization without the use of supplicants. Authentication and authorization includes generating a profile for a device based on at least one characteristic observed during a successful attempt by the device to access an 802.1X network infrastructure. Expected characteristics for a next attempt to access the infrastructure by the device are determined. A characteristic of the next access attempt is matched to the expected characteristic and access to the network is selectively controlled as a result of the matching. This is achieved without a supplicant being installed on the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 9794265Abstract: Provided is authentication and authorization without the use of supplicants. Authentication and authorization includes generating a profile for a device based on at least one characteristic observed during a successful attempt by the device to access an 802.1X network infrastructure. Expected characteristics for a next attempt to access the infrastructure by the device are determined. A characteristic of the next access attempt is matched to the expected characteristic and access to the network is selectively controlled as a result of the matching. This is achieved without a supplicant being installed on the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey
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Patent number: 9749353Abstract: Provided is predictive modeling for anti-malware solutions. The predictive modeling includes an identification manager component that generates profile data for a hostile source. The hostile source is identified based on a previous threat attributed to the hostile source. The predictive modeling also includes an evaluation component that determines a characteristic of an interaction between a source and an endpoint. Further, the predictive modeling includes a validation component that compares the characteristic of the interaction with the profile data and controls access to the source by the endpoint based on the comparison. In addition, anti-malware software is not deployed on the endpoint.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Christopher Houser, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy Morris, Omar Bracey