Thomas E Haddock

US Patent:

20140165128, Jun 12, 2014

Filed:

Dec 6, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/706406

Inventors:

- Armonk NY, US
Erik Bartholomy - Superior CO, US
Thomas E. Haddock - Highland Mills NY, US
Andrew G. Hourselt - Tucson AZ, US
John T. Olson - Tucson AZ, US
Kenneth D. Paquette - Essex Junction VT, US
Victor L. Walter - Hygiene CO, US
Stanley C. Wood - Round Rock TX, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

726 1

Abstract:

An approach for managing a connection to or from a device is presented. Connections of the device are identified. Based on the connections, the device is determined and classified based on security zones to which the device is or has been connected, a quality of service requirement for one or more applications within the device, or a level of information technology service management for the device. Whether an existing or proposed connection of the device is consistent with the classification of the device is determined, and if not, an indication is displayed or a notification is sent that the existing or proposed connection is inconsistent with the classification of the device.