Switch for communicating data in a dynamic computer network

摘要

A switch and methods for its use are disclosed. The switch includes input and output circuitry for receiving and forwarding data packets to computing devices connected to the network. The switch also includes a memory configured to store a number of tables relating the ports to the physical addresses of computing devices connected to the switch. The switch is capable of correctly forwarding data packets which specify false identity parameters. The switch is also capable of dynamic forwarding used to forward data packets across many paths to the destination. The switch is also capable of forwarding data packets to one of a number of output ports based on a comparison of at least one of the identity parameters that specifies false information to a table stored in memory.

主权项

1. A method for use in a switch connecting a plurality of devices to a dynamic computer network, the method comprising:
receiving, by a communication device, a data communication that includes a plurality of identified parameters associated with a source computing device and a destination computing device, wherein a first set of said plurality of identity parameters are pseudorandomly modified to specify false information based on a pseudorandom function and a seed value specified in a first mission plan; performing non-repudiation operations by (1) logging said plurality of identity parameters and (2) time-stamp recording at least one of said pseudorandom function and said seed value; selecting a path for said data communication using at least one false identity parameter of said first set by referencing a table relating to a plurality of ports of said switch to a plurality of physical addresses to determine an output port that corresponds to a physical address of the destination of said data communication; and forwarding said data communication to said output port corresponding to said path.