Port Knocking in Code to Bypass Firewall Protections

Port knocking in code is a method of authentication similar to knocking a secret code onto a door. This technology is a way of using port knocking capabilities to communicate through a firewall.

Problem

Communication over the internet needs authentication and privacy between the two communicating parties. This means that methods for ensuring that the sender and receiver aren’t imposters, and methods for ensuring that the message is sent only to the intended recipient, are vital in internet communications.

Solution

The invention takes advantage of the fact that the packets being sent in port knocking are empty to ensure that any intercepted packet will not compromise a message being sent. Because port knocking by nature is an authentication technique, authentication between the two computers is something that is integral to this form of communication.

Benefits

This technology holds great resilience against attacks while not compromising other security measures. It is also easy to implement with low overhead.

Applications

This technology can help with any communication between computers where security is an issue.

Contact

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Questions about this technology including licensing availability can be directed to:

Alan Edwards, MA, JD
Manager, Technology Transfer Services
(435) 797-2328
alan.edwards@usu.edu

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USU ID C23008