Apple Inc.
NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE

Abstract:

Embodiments include a network interface device including a first communication component operative to connect to a data transfer network and a second communication component operative to connect to a peripheral device. In some embodiments the network interface device includes a network controller operatively coupled to the first and second communication components, where the network controller is configured to receive data from the data transfer network and transmit data to the peripheral device. The network interface device can also include a monitoring component communicably coupled with the first and second communication components. The monitoring component can be configured to track a parameter associated with the received and transmitted data, determine a security threat associated with the data at least partially based on comparing the tracked parameter to a defined state, and, in response to determining the security threat, cause the network controller to restrict the data transmitted to the peripheral device.