Patents by Inventor Wissam Ali-Ahmad

Wissam Ali-Ahmad 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 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: 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: 8281396
    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 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Qualys, Inc.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, KD Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20120233700
    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 29, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: QUALYS, INC.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, KD Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura
  • Publication number: 20100175134
    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 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: QUALYS, INC.
    Inventors: Wissam Ali-Ahmad, Wolfgang Kandek, Holger Kruse, Vikas Dewan, Kd Mazboudi, Ganesh Jampani, Kenneth K. Okumura