System and method for multiple concurrent virtual networks

A system of multiple concurrent virtual networks, comprising:

• a plurality of virtual layered networks operatively coupled to a network communications socket (NCS);
• a processor;
• a memory storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to implement a message management unit (MMU) in operative communication with the NCS and at least one virtual network interface (VNI);
• an operating system operatively coupled to the at least one VNI;
• and
• a virtual routing module within at least one of the MMU or a virtual routing unit adjacent to and linked to the MMU;
• wherein the the memory is further configured to store instructions which, when executed by the processor cause the processor to implement the MMU via:
• allowing the virtual layered networks to be concurrently transported on top of one or more physical networks;
• and
• facilitating communication between the operating system and the virtual layered networks concurrently via the NCS.

A computer program product, comprising:

• a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising code for causing a computer to:
• establish communication handles with a plurality of virtual network interfaces (VNIs) operatively coupled to an operating system;
• establish a network communications socket (NCS) operatively connected to a plurality of virtual layered networks;
• establish data channels that operatively couple a message management unit (MMU) and its components with the respective VNIs of the MMU;
• allow the virtual layered networks to be concurrently transported on top of one or more physical networks;
• and
• facilitate communication between the operating system and the virtual layered networks via the combination of the established data channels, the established handles and a network software stack of the operating system.