Systems And Methods For Securing Network Endpoints

摘要

In some embodiments, a network regulator device protects a local network of client systems (e.g. Internet-of-things devices such as smartphones, home appliances, wearables, etc.) against computer security threats. When introduced to the local network, some embodiments of network regulator automatically take over network services from an existing router, and install the network regulator as gateway to the local network. In response to taking over the network services, some embodiments redirect a request by a protected client system to access a remote resource to a security server configured to determine whether granting access to the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.

主权项

1. A network regulator comprising a hardware processor and a memory, the hardware processor configured to:
automatically take over a network service from a router, the network regulator connected to the router over a local network, the network service comprising assigning network addresses to a plurality of client systems connected to the local network; in response to taking over the network service, intercept a request by a client system of the plurality of client systems to access a resource located outside the local network; and in response to intercepting the request, transmit an indicator of the request to a remote security server for analysis, wherein the security server is configured to determine whether accessing the resource constitutes a computer security threat to the client system.