How to Monitor Secure Government Computer Networks Automatically
A system that automatically collects, organizes, and displays security data from highly secure government networks to help administrators spot potential threats or performance issues.
Original patent title: “Out-of-band management continuous monitoring for secure classified remote access as a service”
A system that automatically collects, organizes, and displays security data from highly secure government networks to help administrators spot potential threats or performance issues. Granted to CDW LLC in 2025 with 23 claims.
Key facts
Coverage
What does this patent actually cover?
This patent describes a method for managing security data in environments that use the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program. The system acts as a central hub that pulls in three types of data: event logs, raw network traffic, and general system health metrics. It processes this data through a pipeline that indexes the information, making it searchable and ready for analysis. Finally, it generates visual dashboards that allow security teams to see exactly what is happening across their network, such as identifying suspicious NetFlow patterns or application errors.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover the actual hardware or physical infrastructure of the network.
- Does not cover the specific encryption methods used by the CSfC program itself.
- Does not cover automated threat response or blocking actions taken against detected traffic.
- Does not cover the underlying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) software.
These exclusions are unique to PatentBrief — derived from the actual claim language, not patent-office boilerplate.
What made this novel
The system specifically integrates 'out-of-band' management, meaning it monitors the network's health and security through a separate channel, ensuring that even if the main network is under attack or failing, the monitoring system remains operational and visible.
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Where you've seen this
Real-world examples
Security Operations Center (SOC) dashboards for government contractors
Automated network health monitoring for secure VDI deployments
Centralized log management for classified information systems
Why it matters
The bigger picture
Managing classified government networks is notoriously difficult because security requirements are extremely strict. This patent provides a standardized way to monitor these complex systems, which helps IT teams maintain compliance while keeping the network running smoothly. It is a tool for visibility in environments where missing a single security event could be catastrophic.
Filed
May 23, 2023
Granted
March 4, 2025
Market context
Who's building on this
Companies in this space
CDW LLC, the assigneeassigneeThe entity that owns the patent — usually the inventor's employer or a company.Read more →, is a major provider of IT solutions for government and enterprise clients. They are likely integrating this monitoring framework into their existing managed services offerings for federal agencies that require CSfC compliance.
Market impact
This patent formalizes a workflow for securing classified remote access, which is a growing requirement for government agencies post-2020. By standardizing how monitoring data is ingested and visualized, it helps reduce the complexity and cost of maintaining secure, compliant network environments for contractors.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
This patent describes a method for managing security data in environments that use the Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) program. The system acts as a central hub that pulls in three types of data: event logs, raw network traffic, and general system health metrics. It processes this data through a pipeline that indexes the information, making it searchable and ready for analysis. Finally, it generates visual dashboards that allow security teams to see exactly what is happening across their network, such as identifying suspicious NetFlow patterns or application errors.
The clever bit
The system specifically integrates 'out-of-band' management, meaning it monitors the network's health and security through a separate channel, ensuring that even if the main network is under attack or failing, the monitoring system remains operational and visible.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover the actual hardware or physical infrastructure of the network.
- Does not cover the specific encryption methods used by the CSfC program itself.
- Does not cover automated threat response or blocking actions taken against detected traffic.
- Does not cover the underlying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) software.
Patent timeline
Application submitted to the patent office
Application published, typically 18 months after filing
Patent officially issued
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Impact Score
Early stage
Citation count
0/40
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Claim breadth
15/20
Broad claimsclaimsThe numbered statements at the end of a patent that legally define what the inventor owns.Read more →
Recency
20/20
Granted within 5 years
Assignee scale
0/20
Independent or smaller assigneeassigneeThe entity that owns the patent — usually the inventor's employer or a company.Read more →
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Heuristic Value Estimate
What this patent might be worth
$47K – $150K
Midpoint $94K · 16.9 yr remaining · industry ×1.6
Heuristic only — blends forward/backward citation counts, claim scope, time remaining, litigation history, and CPC-derived industry baseline. Real valuations need a professional appraisal.
The original legal language
Original claims
23 claims as filed with the patent office.
Concepts involved
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Spain, M., & Dunn, P. J. (2025). How to Monitor Secure Government Computer Networks Automatically (U.S. Patent No. 12,244,567). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/12244567/spacex-philosophy
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What does How to Monitor Secure Government Computer Networks Automatically cover?
A system that automatically collects, organizes, and displays security data from highly secure government networks to help administrators spot potential threats or performance issues.
Who owns patent US 12244567?
CDW LLC owns this patent, granted in 2025.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on March 4, 2045, when the invention enters the public domain.
What problem does this patent solve?
Managing classified government networks is notoriously difficult because security requirements are extremely strict. This patent provides a standardized way to monitor these complex systems, which helps IT teams maintain compliance while keeping the network running smoothly. It is a tool for visibility in environments where missing a single security event could be catastrophic.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover the actual hardware or physical infrastructure of the network.
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