VMware, Inc.
CONTEXT-AWARE NETWORK POLICY ENFORCEMENT

Abstract:

Example methods and systems for context-aware network policy enforcement are described. In one example, a computer system may detect a request for a client device to access a destination server. The computer system may extract, from the request, connection information identifying a connection to be established for the client device to access the destination server; and map the connection information to contextual information associated with the client device or a user operating the client device, or both. Based on the contextual information, the computer system may apply one or more network policies to determine whether to allow or deny access by the client device to the destination server. In response to determination to allow the access, a first response may be generated and sent to allow establishment of the connection. Otherwise, a second response may be generated and sent to block establishment of the connection.