Virtualized centralized firewall

Abstract

This innovative apparatus and method called the Virtualized Centralized Firewall (VCF), with its hardware and software provides a means for Security and Firewall services at line speed for internet connections to several users, homes and enterprises at the same time from a centralized location like the ISP, Telephone Central office (for DSL), the Cable headend, 5G/LTE edge networks or similar locations. The resources in this VCF are shared by multiple users based on pre-subscribed bandwidth and types of security services. These services can be controlled by the end user by self-service or by the operator or a combination of both. This results in efficient usage of resources, lower cost (about 90% cost reduction) and more importantly provide a fast and efficient way to update the security profiles for virus scans and protect end users and IoT devices against new types of cyber-attacks.

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