Patent ID: 8225304
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A system for updating security software of computer systems via a remote software update source, comprising the steps of: a primary server adapted to store software updates representative of at least one update of software associated with at least one data processing device; means adapted for receiving installation scripts, each of which is associated with at least one software update disposed on the primary server; secured data storage means for storing data representative of a plurality of remote proxy servers; registration means, disposed in the primary server, adapted for receiving specific registration data from each of the plurality of remote proxy servers inclusive of data representative of a plurality of associated data processing devices associated therewith, wherein the registration data includes: authentication means adapted for receiving a login request from at least one of the plurality of remote proxy servers including means for comparing the received login request with the proxy server data; means for selectively placing the primary server in secure data communication with the at least one requesting proxy server in accordance with the comparison means, wherein a secure data communication channel is established in accordance with the registration data; means adapted for testing stored updates to determine which updates are appropriate for the data processing devices associated with the at least one remote proxy server; and means adapted for selectively pushing software updates from the primary server to the at least one proxy server to be sent to at least one device, along with an associated installation script, in accordance with a received login request and in accordance with associated registration data.