Virginia Beach, Virginia Patent of the Year – 2024/2025

Packet Forensics LLC has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its groundbreaking innovation in network security. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11863396, titled ‘Passive assessment of signal relays amongst bystanders’, introduces a novel method for covertly monitoring and analyzing network communications using an embedded sensor.

This technology enables a sensor, discreetly installed within a network, to autonomously identify active devices and emulate their network addresses. By doing so, it can participate in network communications without disrupting normal operations. This passive approach allows for real-time monitoring and assessment of data flows, providing valuable insights into network behavior and potential security threats.

The sensor operates by determining the network address of the router and detecting clients actively communicating within the network. It then emulates these clients to monitor communications, assess data traffic, and even filter or modify content in transit. This method enhances the ability to detect and manage adversarial activities without alerting malicious actors, as the sensor’s presence remains concealed.

Packet Forensics’ innovation represents a significant advancement in cybersecurity, offering a stealthy and efficient tool for network administrators and security professionals. By enabling passive monitoring and assessment, this technology provides a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating potential threats, ensuring the integrity and security of digital communications.