According to GlobalData’s company profile on Qualys, Network threat detection was a key innovation area identified from patents. Qualys's grant share as of July 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Method for generating decision trees to test security events

The patent US12034743B2 outlines a method and system for analyzing attack data through the generation of a decision tree that incorporates various threat attributes. The method begins with the reception of attack data, which includes multiple attack execution operations. Using computing device processors, the system determines threat attribute data that encompasses several dimensions, including threat-actor information, malware data, security tool data, user data, location data, and operating system data. This comprehensive threat attribute data is then utilized to create a decision tree, which features a first node and multiple second nodes. The decision tree is designed to execute security tests in response to security event files, allowing for the assessment and prioritization of remediation operations based on the identified attack types.

Additionally, the patent specifies that the decision tree can be enhanced with further threat attributes, such as application package data, sub-operation data, and remediation data. The system is capable of automatically structuring the decision tree's nodes based on the threat attributes, facilitating a more organized approach to threat analysis. The attack data may also include frameworks based on attack repositories, which provide insights into the attackers and their methods. The decision tree is designed to balance threat attributes across various tactics, ultimately generating an attack kill-chain that outlines potential attack execution operations. This structured approach aims to improve the effectiveness of security operations by providing detailed remediation strategies against identified threats.

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