System and method for analyzing a device

A system and method for analyzing a device are disclosed. In an aspect, a method can comprise determining a parameter of a device at a kernel level of a software stack associated with the device, analyzing the parameter to determine an event state, comparing the event state to a white list to determine a state of an alert trigger, and generating an alert in response to the determined state of the alert trigger.

BACKGROUND

Electronic device compromise can result in substantial business and personal loss. Historically, information technology systems have been monitored to detect compromised devices from a server-side perspective, rather than from a client. However, conventional server-side security monitoring does not provide sufficient protection against the broad range of new security threats. New threats exploit modern open communication protocols and leverage state-of-the-art processing power on advanced and non-proprietary operating systems.

Existing protection methods are limited and include: network controls on distribution servers that aggregate and transport content, embedded controls in outdated protocols such as simple network management protocol (e.g., SNMPv1 SNMPv2), and protection of video assets through digital rights management (DRM) cryptographic keys.

Next-generation video delivery devices enable unprecedented capabilities in comparison to legacy devices. Conventional server-side controls are not configured to detect compromise of a video delivery endpoint. In the age of the advanced persistent security threat, a proactive response is needed to provide a comprehensive security solution.

SUMMARY

It is to be understood that both the following general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive, as claimed. Provided are methods and systems for analyzing and/or monitoring a device. The system and methods of the present disclosure can be used to monitor physical and/or logical parameters of devices for potential security threats. The systems and methods of the present disclosure can be used to monitor operational patterns of a device to identify potential security threats. In an aspect, the systems and methods can be implemented as a client-side monitoring resource.

In an aspect, the systems and methods of the present disclosure can utilize anomic motion detection (AMD) to proactively monitor the security disposition of a device (e.g., video delivery device, content consuming device) resulting in risk reduction and cost avoidance related to security breaches. The AMD technology can leverage pattern recognition from logical access to embedded software and physical access to ports or sockets associated with a particular device.

In an aspect, an endpoint device should only be modified using prescribed patterns and events. Thus, any movement (e.g., changes, detected events or patterns) deviating from such an established “white list” can result in a notable event (e.g., alert trigger event) to be investigated. For example, if a hard-drive is connected to a universal serial bus (USB) port and mounted as a read/write resource, an unauthorized action may be forthcoming.

In an aspect, a method for analyzing a device can comprise determining a parameter of a device at a kernel level of a software stack associated with the device and analyzing the parameter to determine an event state. As an example, the event state can be compared to a white list to determine a state of an alert trigger and an alert can be generated in response to the determined state of the alert trigger.

In an aspect, a method for analyzing a device can comprise determining a plurality of parameters of a device, detecting a change in one or more of the plurality of parameters of the device, and defining a pattern of operation of the device based upon one or more of the plurality of parameters and the detected change in the one or more of the plurality of parameters. As an example, the pattern of operation of the device can be compared to a comparator pattern to determine an event state and an alert can be generated in response to the determined event state.

In an aspect, a system can comprise a memory for storing a detection element and a processor in communication with the memory. The processor can be configured to determine a parameter of a device at a kernel level of a software stack associated with the device using the detection element, to analyze the parameter to determine an event, to compare the event to a white list to determine a state of an alert trigger, and to generate an alert in response to the determined alert trigger state.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As described in greater detail below, a system and network can be configured to analyze one or more of a parameter and operation of a device. In an aspect, one or more of a detected parameter, a detected change in parameter, and a pattern of operation can trigger an alert.

FIG. 1illustrates various aspects of an exemplary network in which the present methods and systems can operate. The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for analyzing a device. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that present methods may be used in systems that employ both digital and analog equipment. One skilled in the art will appreciate that provided herein is a functional description and that the respective functions can be performed by software, hardware, or a combination of software and hardware.

The network100can comprise a central location101(e.g., a control or processing facility in a fiber optic network, wireless network or satellite network, a hybrid-fiber coaxial (HFC) content distribution center, a processing center, headend, etc.), which can receive content (e.g., data, input programming, and the like) from multiple sources. The central location101can combine the content from the various sources and can distribute the content to user (e.g., subscriber) locations (e.g., location119) via distribution system116.

In an aspect, the central location101can create content or receive content from a variety of sources102a,102b,102c. The content can be transmitted from the source to the central location101via a variety of transmission paths, including wireless (e.g. satellite paths103a,103b) and terrestrial path104. The central location101can also receive content from a direct feed source106via a direct line105. Other input sources can comprise capture devices such as a video camera109or a server110. The signals provided by the content sources can include, for example, a single content item or a multiplex that includes several content items. In an aspect, the central location101can create and/or receive application, such as interactive applications. Such applications can be related to a particular content.

The central location101can comprise one or a plurality of receivers111a,111b,111c,111dthat are each associated with an input source. For example, MPEG encoders such as encoder112, are included for encoding local content or a video camera109feed. A switch113can provide access to server110, which can be a Pay-Per-View server, a data server, an internet router, a network system, a phone system, and the like. Some signals may require additional processing, such as signal multiplexing, prior to being modulated. Such multiplexing can be performed by multiplexer (mux)114.

The central location101can comprise one or a plurality of modulators,115a,115b,115c, and115d, for interfacing to the distribution system116. The modulators can convert the received content into a modulated output signal suitable for transmission over the distribution system116. The output signals from the modulators can be combined, using equipment such as a combiner117, for input into the distribution system116.

A control system118can permit a system operator to control and monitor the functions and performance of network100. The control system118can interface, monitor, and/or control a variety of functions, including, but not limited to, the channel lineup for the television system, billing for each user, conditional access for content distributed to users, and the like. Control system118can provide input to the modulators for setting operating parameters, such as system specific MPEG table packet organization or conditional access information. The control system118can be located at central location101or at a remote location.

The distribution system116can distribute signals from the central location101to user locations, such as user location119. The distribution system116can be an optical fiber network, a coaxial cable network, a hybrid fiber-coaxial network, a wireless network, a satellite system, a direct broadcast system, or any combination thereof. There can be a multitude of user locations connected to distribution system116. At user location119, there may be an interface comprising a decoder120, such as a gateway or communications terminal (CT) can decode, if needed, the signals for display on a display device121, such as on a television set (TV) or a computer monitor. Various wireless devices may also be connected to the network at, or proximate, user location119. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the signal can be decoded in a variety of equipment, including an CT, a computer, a TV, a monitor, or satellite dish. In an exemplary aspect, the methods and systems disclosed can be located within, or performed on, one or more CT's120, display devices121, central locations101, DVR's, home theater PC's, and the like. As an example, a storage device122can be in communication with one or more of the CT120, the display device121, and the central location101to send/receive content therebetween. As a further example, the storage device122can be located remotely from the user location119, such as a network storage. In an aspect, a software such as an operating software, detection software, or application software can be stored on the storage device122.

In an aspect, user location119is not fixed. By way of example, a user can receive content from the distribution system116on a mobile device such as a laptop computer, PDA, smartphone, GPS, vehicle entertainment system, portable media player, and the like.

In an aspect, a user device124can receive signals from the distribution system116for rendering content on the user device124. As an example, rendering content can comprise providing audio and/or video, displaying images, facilitating an audio or visual feedback, tactile feedback, and the like. However, other content can be rendered via the user device124. In an aspect, the user device124can be an CT, a set-top box, a television, a computer, a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet, a multimedia playback device, a portable electronic device, and the like. As an example, the user device124can be an Internet Protocol compatible device for receiving signals via a network such as the Internet or some other communications network for providing content to the user. It is understood that other display devices and networks can be used. It is further understood that the user device124can be a widget or a virtual device for displaying content in a picture-in-picture environment such as on the display device121, for example. As an example, a storage device125can be in communication with one or more of the user device124and the central location101to send/receive content therebetween. As a further example, the storage device125can be located remotely from the user device124, such as a network storage medium. In an aspect, a software such as an operating software, detection software, or application software can be stored on the storage device125.

In an aspect, one or more of the CT120, the user device124, or other device or system can be in communication with a detection system126or device or element. The detection system126can be disposed remotely from one or more of the CT120and/or the user device124and in communication therewith. As an example, the detection system126can comprise a detection software (e.g., detection system126) for detecting one or more of a logical and/or physical parameter or change in parameter. As a further example, the detection system126can be embedded in a software stack (e.g., at the kernel level) such as the OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP), JAVA software, etc.). In an aspect, the detection system126can be configured to detect logical or physical parameter of the CT120and/or the user device124such as, for example, changes to key system files, version control, hot plugs (e.g., USB, serial advanced technology attachment, eSATA) device types, connection types (e.g., secure shell (SSH), transmission control protocol (TCP), user datagram protocol (UDP), local area network (LAN), command line invocation, excessive network bandwidth use, etc. As a further example, the detections system126can be configured to determine if the detected parameters amount to an event. In an aspect, a user can couple a storage drive to the user device124. As an example, the coupling of the storage drive may be classified as an event. However, the detect of a coupled storage drive may not be classified as an event. As a further example, after the storage drive is coupled to the user device124, the drive may be mounted as a read/write drive. Accordingly, the mounting of the drive as read/write can be classified as an event. In an aspect, any detected parameters or change in parameters can be designated as an event. As an example, once an event has been detected, analysis of the event (e.g., comparison against a list of acceptable events or restricted events or patterns) can be used to determine of the event qualifies as a threat or concern. As a further example, an alert can be triggered in response to the detection of an event that is determined to be a threat.

In an aspect, a plurality of detected events can define an operational pattern of the monitored device. Accordingly, the detection system126can leverage Anomic Motion Detection (AMD) technology and/or pattern recognition algorithms to proactively monitor the security disposition a particular device or system including, for example, logical access to the embedded software and/or physical access to hardware ports and sockets of the monitored device. As an example, a trojan (e.g., loaded via USB hard-drive) could be coupled to a device and mounted as a read/write drive on the device. The trojan can run a sequence of commands using SSH or Telnet. Accordingly, the detection system126detects the coupling of the USB, the mounting of the read/write drive, and the sequence of SSH command (e.g., at real-time) and compares the detected parameters to a pattern baseline. In an aspect, a pattern baseline can be embodied as a white list of acceptable parameters, sequence, and or patterns, whereby white listed behavior is not classified as a threat. Suspicious patterns, on the other hand, can be reported to an upstream service (e.g., central location101, server at an upstream data center, etc.). In an aspect, a security analyst or program can review the suspicious parameters and/or patterns and can respond to the event. Remediation efforts can be taken in response to the detected suspicious parameters and/or analysis conducted based on the suspicious parameters and/or patterns.

FIG. 2illustrates various aspects of an exemplary system in which some of the disclosed methods and systems can operate. As an example, the distribution system116can communicate with the CT120or other content processing device at the user location119via a linear transmission, for example. As a further example, the distribution system116can transmit signals to a video on demand (VOD) pump202or network digital video recorder pump for processing and delivery to the user location119.

In an aspect, the CT120or a set-top box can comprise a software component such as VOD client204to communicate with a VOD server (e.g., server110). The VOD client204can communicate requests to the VOD server or a VOD management system in communication with the VOD server to configure the VOD pump202to transmit content to the CT120for displaying the content to a user. Other content distribution systems can be used to transmit content signals to the user location119. The foregoing and following examples of video transmissions are also applicable to transmission of other data. As an example, content can be received and stored for subsequent playback.

In an aspect, the user device124can receive content from the distribution system116, the Internet Protocol network such as the Internet, and/or a communications network such as a cellular network, for example. Other network and/or content sources can transmit content to the user device124. As an example, the user device124can receive streaming data, audio and/or video for playback to the user. As a further example, the user device124can receive user experience (UX) elements such as widgets, applications, and content for display via a human-machine interface. In an aspect, user device124can be disposed inside or outside the user location119. As an example, content can be received and stored for subsequent playback.

In an aspect, the detection system126or detection element can be in communication with the distribution system116, the CT120, the user device124, the Internet, and/or a communication network to receive information relating to content being delivered to a particular user. In an aspect, the detection system126can be integrated with (e.g., as a software component) one or more of the CT120and the user device124or other device, as discussed in reference toFIG. 1. As an example, other communications elements such as software, virtual elements, computing devices, router devices, and the like, can comprise or serve as detection system126. As a further example, the detection system126can detect and/or analyze one or more of parameters, changes in parameters, operational patterns, and logical or physical events, as described in further detail herein. In an aspect, the detection system126can be disposed remotely from the user location119. However, the detection system126can be disposed anywhere, including at the user location119to reduce network latency, for example.

In an aspect, a time element208can be in communication with at least the detection system126to provide a timing reference thereto. As an example, the time element206can be a clock. As a further example, the time element206can transmit information to the detection system126for associating a time stamp with a particular event received by the detection system126. In an aspect, the detection system126can cooperate with the time element206to associate a time stamp with events having an effect on a particular logical or physical parameter of the CT120and/or the user device124such as, for example, changes to key system files, version control, hot plugs (e.g., USB, eSATA, Serial), device types, connection types (SSH, TCP, UDP, LAN), command line invocation, excessive network bandwidth use, etc.

In an aspect, a storage device208can be in communication with the detection system126to allow the detection system126to store and/or retrieve data to/from the storage device208. As an example, the storage device208can store data relating to one or more of timing data210, a device parameter or event data212, operational pattern data214, and/or a comparator216such as a white list or black list. In an aspect, the timing data210can be a time stamp or other time marker for indicating a date and/or time associated with one or more of a transmission of content, a request for content, a request for playback, storage of content, deletion of content, and/or changes to key system files, version control, hot plugs (e.g., USB, eSATA, Serial), device types, connection types (SSH, TCP, UDP, LAN), command line invocation, excessive network bandwidth use, etc.

In an aspect, the event data212can comprise information relating to the physical and/or logical parameters or changes to the parameters of a particular device (e.g., CT120, user device124, or other device). This may include physical parameters generated by the operating system kernel ring buffer such as hot-plugs (hot-plug device (e.g., USB) is connected/disconnected), LAN cable connected (e.g., LAN link is up or down, an Ethernet cable is plugged in), hardware anomalies (e.g., a mismatch between the whitelisted and actual SCSI devices and DMA entries), interrupts (e.g., interrupts mismatch with the white list). Alternatively this may include logical parameters with critical file changes (e.g., MD5 file signatures for a configurable set of files and matches against a known set of file signatures), SSH/Telnet enabled (e.g., SSH is running, a session is established and/or when a connection is disconnected), network bandwidth (e.g., anomalous network bandwidth of all network interfaces), protocol mismatches (e.g., a mismatch between the TCP/UDP inbound server sockets and outgoing sockets and a white list), command line (e.g., command line calls do not match a white list of commands), version (e.g., version does not match a white list of versions), address resolution protocol (ARP) (e.g., ARP table does not match a whitelist of entries) and the like.

In an aspect, the pattern data214can comprise historical device parameter information, operational information, sequential operations, and temporal relationships of parameters and events. For example, pattern data214can comprise events based on time of action and resource invoked, such as a user connecting a USB device, mounting the device, and invoking an SSH process (e.g., all within 15 seconds every day at a particular time).

In an aspect, the comparator216can comprise one or more pre-defined events by which detected device parameters can be compared to determine if an event as occurred. As an example, changes in device parameters can be compared to a white list to determine of such changes constitute an alert triggering event. As a further example, one or more alert triggers can comprise hot-plugs, critical file changes, SSH/Telnet enabled, LAN link changes, network bandwidth, hardware anomalies, protocol mismatches interrupts, command line, versioning, and ARP. As a further example, user actions such as channel change, receiving voice calls or messages, and other user interactions can be comprised as alert triggers. In an aspect, when an event is detected that matches an alert trigger, an alert can be generated. However, if the event and or alert trigger is white listed, then the alert may not be generated. As an example, the alert triggers and states (e.g., white listed, black listed, allowed, active, inactive, priority of alert, severity of alert, etc.) of the alert triggers can be pre-defined for any particular device and/or user.

As described in greater detail below, a system and network can be configured to determine an event and to generate an alert for alert triggering events. In an aspect, a white list can comprise events that are allowed, wherein other detected events can cause the generation of alerts.

FIG. 3illustrates a method for analyzing a device (e.g., CT120, user device124, or other device). In an aspect, in step302, a parameter of a device can be determined (e.g., detected, obtained, measured, sensed, extracted, calculated). As an example, the parameter is determined at a kernel level of a software stack (e.g., OCAP, operating software, application software) associated with the device. As a further example, the parameter can relate to a physical and/or a logical aspect, pattern, operation, or the like, of the device. Any number of parameters can be determined. Various techniques for determining one or more parameters of the device can be used.

In an aspect, in step304, the determined parameter can be analyzed to determine whether an event has occurred. As a non-limiting example, one or more parameters can be indicative of an event. As a further example, the determined parameter(s) can be compared to a pre-defined list of events or a comparator to determine whether an event has occurred.

In an aspect,FIG. 4illustrates a method for determining an event of step304. In step402, a change in a parameter of the device is detected. As an example, the change in the parameter can comprise detecting the addition of a parameter, a missing parameter, a change in data representing the parameter, or other detectable changes (e.g., physical and/or logical). In an aspect, in step403, an event can be defined based upon the one or more parameters determined in step302and a change in one or more parameters determined in step302. As an example, any change in any parameter can be indicative of an event. As a further example, a pre-defined list of events can be compared to the determined parameters and/or change in parameters to determine whether an event has occurred. In an aspect, parameters qualifying as an event can be pre-defined and/or modified.

In an aspect, in step404, a pattern of operation can be determined. As an example, the pattern of operation can be determined based upon one or more of the parameters determined in step302and a change in the parameters determined in step402. As a further example, the pattern of operation can comprise physical patterns and/or logical patterns. In an aspect, the pattern of operation can comprise a sequential or temporal series of events comprising physical and/or logical parameters, patterns, and detectable attributes. A pattern of operation may be invocation of remote access through SSH using a new physical hard-drive swapped in by a hacker and then mounted to the file system. This example includes a process change (SSH), physical device change (hard-drive), and attribute change (mounted drive with write permission).

In step406, the determined pattern of operation of the device can be compared to a comparator or comparative pattern. As an example, the comparator can comprise a list of patterns that indicate an event has occurred. Accordingly, when a series of determined parameters and parameter changes matches a pre-defined comparator pattern, it can be determined that an event has occurred, at step408.

Returning toFIG. 3, in step306, a state of an alert trigger can be determined. As an example, the state of an alert trigger can be determined, at least in part, based upon the determined event(s) of step304. In an aspect, the alert trigger can have an active state, wherein an alert can be generated in response to active state of the alert trigger. In an aspect, the alert trigger can have an inactive state, wherein an alert is not triggered. As an example, the alert trigger can have one or more states relating to priority, sensitivity, and/or severity. In an aspect, once an event or series of events is detected (e.g., detected parameters, patterns, and/or changes qualify as an event), a determination of whether the event should trigger a particular alert is made.

In an aspect,FIG. 5illustrates a method for determining a state of an alert trigger of step306. In an aspect, in step502, the event state determined in step304is compared to a comparator (e.g., a white list) to determine the state of the alert trigger. As an example, the comparator (e.g., comparator216) can comprise one or more pre-defined event identifiers having a state of the alert trigger (or alert level, alert action, etc.) associated therewith. In an aspect, certain determined events can be located within the comparator and the state of the alert trigger associated with the detected event can be defined from the information in the comparator, at504. In an aspect, certain determined events can trigger an alert or define an alert state when the determined events are not located within the comparator, at506. Any state of one or more alert triggers can be defined based upon inclusion or exclusion of a determined event relative to a comparator or reference.

Returning toFIG. 3, in step308, an alert or notice can be generated in response to the determined state of the alert trigger. As an example, the alert can represent one or more states relating to priority, sensitivity, and/or severity. As a further example, the alert can be transmitted to a user device or other recipient as a notification of an event and/or for processing or remediation.

In an aspect, in step310, the alert and/or information relating to the determined events and/or parameters can be transmitted to a computing device or storage device. As an example, the alert and/or other information can be transmitted to a remote computing device for further analysis (e.g., aggregate analysis, historical analysis, statistical analysis, remediation measures, etc.). As a further example, the alert and/or other information can be transmitted to a storage device for storage.

In an aspect, in step312, a response can be received from a recipient of the alert and/or other information. As an example, the response can comprise remediation measures addressing the determined event. As a further example, the response can comprise a change in services provided to the device hosting the event. A sample response would comprise of a notification to a customer that their account will be suspended for suspected fraudulent activities, the identified device may be blocked off infrastructure, or perhaps monitored with more scrutiny as part of a watch list of devices.

As described in greater detail below, an event state can be determined based upon an analysis of a change in a physical and/or logical parameter of a device. As an example, an operational pattern can be used to determine an event state (i.e., whether a particular event has occurred).

In an exemplary aspect, the methods and systems can be implemented on a computing system such as computing device601as illustrated inFIG. 6and described below. By way of example, one or more of the CT120, the user device124, and the detection system126ofFIG. 2can comprise a computing device as illustrated inFIG. 6. Similarly, the methods and systems disclosed can utilize one or more computers to perform one or more functions in one or more locations.FIG. 6is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary operating environment for performing the disclosed methods. This exemplary operating environment is only an example of an operating environment and is not intended to suggest any limitation as to the scope of use or functionality of operating environment architecture. Neither should the operating environment be interpreted as having any dependency or requirement relating to any one or combination of components illustrated in the exemplary operating environment.

Further, one skilled in the art will appreciate that the systems and methods disclosed herein can be implemented via a general-purpose computing device in the form of a computer601. The components of the computer601can comprise, but are not limited to, one or more processors or processing units603, a system memory612, and a system bus613that couples various system components including the processor603to the system memory612. In the case of multiple processing units603, the system can utilize parallel computing.

The system bus613represents one or more of several possible types of bus structures, including a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, an accelerated graphics port, and a processor or local bus using any of a variety of bus architectures. By way of example, such architectures can comprise an Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) bus, a Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) bus, an Enhanced ISA (EISA) bus, a Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) local bus, an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) bus, and a Peripheral Component Interconnects (PCI), a PCI-Express bus, a Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association (PCMCIA), Universal Serial Bus (USB) and the like. The bus613, and all buses specified in this description can also be implemented over a wired or wireless network connection and each of the subsystems, including the processor603, a mass storage device604, an operating system605, detection software606, detection data607, a network adapter608, system memory612, an Input/Output Interface610, a display adapter609, a display device611, and a human machine interface602, can be contained within one or more remote computing devices614a,b,cat physically separate locations, connected through buses of this form, in effect implementing a fully distributed system.

The computing device601typically comprises a variety of computer readable media. Exemplary readable media can be any available media that is accessible by the computing device601and comprises, for example and not meant to be limiting, both volatile and non-volatile media, removable and non-removable media. The system memory612comprises computer readable media in the form of volatile memory, such as random access memory (RAM), and/or non-volatile memory, such as read only memory (ROM). The system memory612typically contains data such as detection data607and/or program modules such as operating system605and detection software606that are immediately accessible to and/or are presently operated on by the processing unit603.

Optionally, any number of program modules can be stored on the mass storage device604, including by way of example, an operating system605and detection software606. Each of the operating system605and detection software606(or some combination thereof) can comprise elements of the programming and the detection software606. Detection data607can also be stored on the mass storage device604. Detection data607can be stored in any of one or more databases known in the art. Examples of such databases comprise, DB2®, Microsoft® Access, Microsoft® SQL Server, Oracle®, mySQL, PostgreSQL, and the like. The databases can be centralized or distributed across multiple systems.

In another aspect, the user can enter commands and information into the computing device601via an input device (not shown). Examples of such input devices comprise, but are not limited to, a keyboard, pointing device (e.g., a “mouse”), a microphone, a joystick, a scanner, visual systems such as Microsoft's Kinect, audio systems that process sound such as music or speech, a traditional silver remote control, tactile input devices such as gloves, touch-responsive screen, body coverings, and the like These and other input devices can be connected to the processing unit603via a human machine interface602that is coupled to the system bus613, but can be connected by other interface and bus structures, such as a parallel port, game port, an IEEE 1394 Port (also known as a Firewire port), a serial port, or a universal serial bus (USB).

In yet another aspect, a display device611can also be connected to the system bus613via an interface, such as a display adapter609. It is contemplated that the computer601can have more than one display adapter609and the computing device601can have more than one display device611. For example, a display device can be a monitor, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), or a projector. In addition to the display device611, other output peripheral devices can comprise components such as speakers (not shown) and a printer (not shown) which can be connected to the computing device601via Input/Output Interface610. Any step and/or result of the methods can be output in any form to an output device. Such output can be any form of visual representation, including, but not limited to, textual, graphical, animation, audio, tactile, and the like. The display611and computing device601can be part of one device, or separate devices.

The computing device601can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computing devices614a,b,c. By way of example, a remote computing device can be a personal computer, portable computer, a smartphone, a server, a router, a network computer, a peer device or other common network node, and so on. Logical connections between the computing device601and a remote computing device614a,b,ccan be made via a network615, such as a local area network (LAN) and a general wide area network (WAN). Such network connections can be through a network adapter608. A network adapter608can be implemented in both wired and wireless environments. Such networking environments are conventional and commonplace in dwellings, offices, enterprise-wide computer networks, intranets, and the Internet. Furthermore, the computing device601can communicate information to one or more of the remote computing devices614a,b,cfor data analysis, pattern recognition, and event detection, for example. In an aspect, the detection system126can communicate information to one or more of the remote computing devices614a,b,c(e.g., data center) for one or more of analyzing the alert to determine an appropriate response, aggregating a plurality of received alerts, and filtering a plurality of received alerts.

In an aspect, the systems and methods of the present disclosure can use Anomic Motion Detection (AMD) software to run on a particular device (e.g., as part of an embedded OpenCable Application Platform (OCAP) software stack, an operating system).

As an example application, a hacker can plug a USB device into a port of a user device and can attempt to mount the USB device as bootable drive. The detection systems and methods of the present disclosure can match the logged event pattern associated with the coupled USB drive and the attempt to mount the device. In an aspect, the logged event pattern can trigger an alert. As an example, the alert can be transmitted to security operators for processing and/or remediation. Other detectable events can comprise changes to key system files, version control, hot plugs (e.g., USB, eSATA, Serial), device types, connection types (SSH, TCP, UDP, LAN), command line invocation, and excessive network bandwidth use, to name a few.

In an aspect, systems and methods of the present disclosure can comprise an algorithm or other technique to determine the severity of the event and to notify appropriate personnel to investigate accordingly. As an example, an algorithm can evaluate the event based on severity and can assign a high, medium, or low designation.