See application file for complete search history. A private virtual dynamic network is
provided for computing (56) References Cited devices coupled tO public networks or private …

The present invention provides a method and apparatus for automatic con? guration and
management of a virtual private network operating over a public data network, and a method …

(57) ABSTRACT A mobile or other device connects to a server via a publicly accessible
network such as the Internet. After installation upon the device, a virtual private network …

Virtual private network (VPN)-related techniques are described. The techniques provide
intuitive mechanisms by which a client device more efficiently establishes a VPN connection …

The present invention provides a star-connected network (C1 C4, P1-P8) having a number
of peripheral nodes (P1-P8) and a central control arrangement (C1-C4). Each peripheral …

6,327,660 B1 12/2001 Patel 6,754,188 B1 6, 2004 Garahi 6,996,706 B1 2/2006 Madden et
al. 7,082,117 B2 7, 2006 BilhartZ 7,165,170 B2 1/2007 Rothman et al. 7,206.931 B2 4/2007 …

There is presented a method and system for remotely managing and protecting computer
networks from unautho rized intrusion and hacking attacks. The present invention alloWs a …

US PATENT DOCUMENTS but may be altered to lesser policies or not-so-strictly enforced
so as to maintain satisfactory connections between devices. Other embodiments …

US7496950B2 - Secure remote management appliance - Google Patents US7496950B2 -
Secure remote management appliance - Google Patents Secure remote management …

Abstract Systems and methods provide for management of a gateway. In one embodiment, a
method includes: in response to a request from a client device, establishing, by a computer …