System and method for providing network security

A system, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• a memory coupled to the at least one processor, the memory including instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to:
• receive an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device,
• wherein the indication is received from a security agent posing as a hacker, and
• wherein the indication is received as a result of a test of security of the network device by the security agent;
• poll at least one other network device in response to the indication when the at least one processor determines that additional information is needed pertaining to the detected security issue;
• select at least one protective security feature responsive to the indication and the additional information, wherein the at least one processor ensures compatibility between the at least one protective security feature, the network device, and communication media;
• and
• transmit the at least one protective security feature to the network device to provide protection to the network device against the at least one detected security issue.

A non-transitory computer readable medium embodying instructions executable by a processor to:

• receive an indication of at least one detected security issue at a network device, wherein the indication is received from a security agent posing as an eavesdropper, and wherein the indication is received when the network device fails to inhibit the security agent from obtaining eavesdropped information;
• poll at least one other network device in response to the indication in order to retrieve additional information;
• select at least one executable security object responsive to the indication, wherein the processor ensures compatibility between the at least one executable security object, the network device, and communication media;
• and
• transmitting the at least one executable security object to the network device to provide a protective security measure to the network device against the at least one detected security issue upon execution of the security object.