JP2005333372A - Network system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a security level while maintaining an existing remote-access environment by dynamically controlling a communication path regarding a virus countermeasure through remote access. <P>SOLUTION: A network system has at least a network 11 for the security countermeasure and a network 12 for a business and remotely making a user terminal 1 access to a VPN connection. In the network system, the network system has a router 3 changing over a communication path for the user terminal 1, a diagnostic server 4 diagnosing the security-countermeasure status of the user terminal 1, and a control server 6 means indicating the changeover of the communication path for the user terminal 1 to the router 3 on the basis of the result of a diagnosis by the diagnostic server 4. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a network system that diagnoses, for example, a state related to a security measure of a user terminal for connection from a remote access environment by a user terminal, and controls a communication path based on the diagnosis result.

  Conventionally, for example, as a virus prevention measure in an in-house network, for example, after authenticating a user terminal by IEEE802.1x, first, it is connected to a security countermeasure VLAN to diagnose the security countermeasure status, and the security countermeasure is fully implemented. When a diagnosis result is obtained, there is a network system that dynamically controls the L2 device and connects the user terminal to the business VLAN (hereinafter referred to as a managed VLAN technology).

Furthermore, NEC's “Quarantine System Solution” disclosed in Non-Patent Document 1 separates personal computers that have not been subjected to security measures from the in-house network and is forced into a virus-dedicated network “Quarantine Network”. To prevent virus infection.
"NEC: Press release: January 29, 2004-4" http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/0401/2904.html

  However, Managed VLAN technology is a service based on Layer 2, and it is necessary to connect a terminal directly to an L2 device (access point or L2 switch), and it has not been realized for application between LANs or in a remote access environment. . Furthermore, the above-mentioned “quarantine system solution” of NEC Corporation is inconvenient because it is necessary to reassign the IP address by the user after diagnosis of the security countermeasure status.

  As described above, both Managed VLAN technology and “Quarantine System Solution” are intended to prevent viruses in the company network. However, in the case of VPN, it is difficult to use these technologies, and user terminals are infected with viruses in a remote access environment. In such a case, it has not been possible to avoid a situation in which a virus spreads to the internal network via VPN.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its object is to maintain an existing remote access environment by dynamically controlling a communication path for anti-virus via remote access. The purpose is to strengthen the security level.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a network system having at least a security countermeasure network and a business network, and remotely accessed by a user terminal, wherein the communication path of the user terminal is switched. Route control means, diagnosis means for diagnosing the security countermeasure status of the user terminal, and management means for instructing the route control means to switch the communication route of the user terminal based on a diagnosis result by the diagnosis means. A network system is provided.

  In a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the route control means switches the communication route to at least one of a security countermeasure network and a business network, and the route control means First, the accessed user terminal is connected to the network for security measures, and if the security measure status of the user terminal satisfies a predetermined condition as a result of the diagnosis by the diagnosis means, based on an instruction from the management means There is provided a network system further characterized by switching a connection destination of a user terminal to a business network.

  In a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the path control means is an L3 device that switches a communication path based on an access control list. What is the instruction for switching the communication path by the management means? There is provided a network system further characterized in that the access control list is updated.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the apparatus further comprises a monitoring unit that detects a change in the security countermeasure status of the user terminal, and when the monitoring unit detects a change in the security countermeasure status. The network system is further characterized in that the management means forcibly disconnects or isolates communication.

  In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the route control means is an L3 device that switches a communication route based on an access control list, and at least the communication is forcibly disconnected. Is provided with a network system further characterized in that the access control list of the L3 device is updated by the management means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the network system which strengthens a security level can be provided, maintaining the existing remote access environment by controlling a communication path dynamically about the anti-virus via remote access. .

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows and describes the configuration of a network system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in this network system, a user accessing remotely can connect to a security countermeasure network 11 and a business network 12 via a VPN (Virtual Private Network) device 2 and a router 3 by a user terminal 1. It has become. Here, remote access refers to connecting directly to a public network such as the Internet, such as at home or a hotspot, in addition to connecting through a VPN at a remote base where the VPN is always connected to the connected network as described above. To include.

  The security countermeasure network 11 includes a diagnosis server 4 and a countermeasure server 5, and the management network 13 includes a management server 6, a database server 7, and an authentication server 8. In addition to the above, the application server 9 and the administrator terminal 10 are connected to the networks 11 to 13. As the authentication server 8, for example, a Radius (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Services) server can be employed.

  The route control means described in the claims corresponds to the router 3 or the like, the management means corresponds to the management server 6 or the like, the monitoring means corresponds to the administrator terminal 10 or the application server 9 or the like, and the diagnosis means. Corresponds to the diagnostic server 4 or the like. Furthermore, the “change in the security countermeasure status” described in the claims includes not only a change in the security countermeasure status of the user terminal 1 but also a problem caused by a change on the external network side instead of a problem of the user terminal 1, for example.

  In such a configuration, when the user terminal 1 makes an Internet VPN connection request to the VPN device 2 (# 1), the VPN device 2 that has received the request makes a user authentication request to the authentication server 8 (# 2) The authentication server 8 performs authentication using an electronic certificate stored in an external device such as a USB token, a user ID, a password, or the like.

  When the authentication by the authentication server 8 is established, the VPN is established, and it becomes possible to connect to the security countermeasure network 11 side. If the authentication by the authentication server 8 is not established, the user terminal 1 is notified to that effect, and in this case, the VPN is not established.

  Subsequently, the user terminal 1 makes a security countermeasure diagnosis request for the user terminal 1 to the diagnosis server 4 (# 3). Upon receiving this security countermeasure diagnosis request, the diagnosis server 4 performs security countermeasure diagnosis based on, for example, Windows (registered trademark) update or virus diagnosis software pattern file update. This is to prevent virus infection via VPN. When the diagnosis server 4 diagnoses that there is no abnormality (the virus countermeasure is perfect), it notifies the user terminal 1 and notifies the management server 6 on the management network 13 side of the access of the router 3. A request to update the control list (Access Control List) is made (# 4). Upon receiving this update request, the management server 6 dynamically changes the access control list of the router 3 as will be described in detail later (# 5).

    By updating the access control list, the user terminal 1 can be connected to the business network 12 via the VPN device 2 or the router 3. Thereafter, when virus infection from the user terminal 1 that is remotely accessed is automatically detected by the function of the application software of the administrator terminal 10 or the application server 9, the VPN according to the instruction from the administrator terminal 10 Can be forcibly disconnected or unable to connect to the business network.

  As described above, the network system according to the present embodiment performs a security measure diagnosis of the remote access user terminal 1 in the managed VLAN, and connects only the user terminal 1 having a good diagnosis result to the business network 11. By dynamically controlling the access control list 3, it is possible to shift to a secure remote access environment by using the managed VLAN mechanism while maintaining the conventional VPN environment.

  Here, information as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the database server 7.

  The database server 7 stores at least user name, user IP address, MAC address, OS version, and virus pattern file information in association with each other. When the authentication by the authentication server 8 is established, an IP address is assigned to the user terminal 1, but an entry including the IP address is appropriately added to the table of the database server 7, while if the VPN is disconnected, the corresponding entry Is deleted.

  Next, update processing of the access control list by the management server 6 will be described in detail.

  For updating the access control list, a method based on SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Telnet, or the like can be adopted. For example, in SNMP, an agent is resident in the router 3 that is the management target, and software called a manager is resident in the management server 6 that is the management side, and the access control list of the router 3 is updated by communication. . That is, when SNMP is used, the information regarding the connection destination network of the user terminal 1 can be updated by only sending a command from the management server 6 to the router 3.

On the other hand, when, for example, Cisco Catalyst® is used as the router 3, the following commands are directly input via Telnet in an environment as shown in FIG. 3.
Note that the IP address assigned to the user terminal 1 is A, the IP address assigned to the security countermeasure network 11 is B, and the IP address assigned to the business network 12 is C.

(1) Interface (In direction)
・ When all user terminals can be connected to the network 11 for security measures
permit ip A B
-Only authorized user terminals (IP address: A1) can be connected to the business network 12
permit ip host A1 C
・ When other IP communication is not possible
deny ip any any
(4) Interface (In direction)
・ When only authorized user terminal 1 can be accessed
permit ip C host A1
By directly inputting the above commands, the access control list of the router 3 is dynamically updated, and the connection destination network of the user terminal 1 is dynamically switched.

  As described above, the network system according to the embodiment of the present invention centrally manages connection start / disconnection of the remote access VPN, and dynamically manages the route information of the network device existing in the communication route, thereby making it possible to It is possible to extend the virus spread countermeasures realized in the internal network to the remote access environment. Of course, since the route information of the network device is dynamically managed, it is not necessary to change the IP address assigned to the user and the convenience is not impaired.

  The operation of the network system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the description will be made on the assumption that access is made from the user terminal 1 that is fully protected against viruses.

  When the user terminal 1 is activated (VPN client activation) by the user (step S1), the user terminal 1 makes a VPN connection request to the VPN apparatus 2 (step S2).

  Upon receiving this request, the VPN apparatus 2 makes a user authentication request to the authentication server 8 (step S3). The authentication server 8 performs authentication using an electronic certificate stored in an external device such as a USB token or a user ID, a password, and the like, and notifies the VPN apparatus 2 of the user authentication result (step S4). The VPN apparatus 2 establishes a VPN based on this notification (step S5), and thereafter, the user terminal 1 can access the security countermeasure network 11 (step S7).

  Subsequently, the VPN apparatus 2 notifies the management server 6 of a new session (notification of a user account) by SNMP or syslog (step S6). When receiving this notification, the management server 6 inquires of the assigned IP address to the authentication server 8 (step S8). The authentication server 8 notifies the management server 6 of the IP address assigned to this inquiry (step S9).

  The management server 6 adds an entry to the database server 7 (step S10). Thereafter, when the user terminal 1 makes a security countermeasure status check request to the diagnostic server 4 (step S11), the diagnostic server 4 performs a security countermeasure status check and notifies the user terminal 1 of the check result (step S12). Further, the diagnosis server 4 sends an access control list update request to the management server 6 (step S13).

  Upon receiving this request, the management server 6 updates the access control list of the router 3 by the method described above in detail using SNMP or telnet (step S14). In this way, the user terminal 1 becomes accessible to the business network 12 (step S15).

  On the other hand, when the user gives a termination instruction (VPN client termination) (step S16), the user terminal 1 makes a VPN disconnection request to the VPN apparatus 2 (step S17). Upon receiving this request, the VPN device 2 notifies the management server 6 of VPN disconnection (step S18), and the management server 6 requests the database server 7 to search for an entry (step S19). The database server 7 searches for an entry in response to this request and notifies the corresponding entry to the management server 6 (step S20). The management server 6 updates the access control list based on the entry (step S21), and deletes the entry of the database server 7 (step S22). Thus, a series of operations is completed.

  Next, the operation of the network system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the description will be made assuming that access is made from the user terminal 1 with insufficient anti-virus measures.

  During the operation of FIG. 5, steps S31 to S42 are the same as those of FIG.

  4 is different from the operation of FIG. 4 in this example because a check result indicating that the security countermeasure is insufficient is sent to the user terminal 1 in step S42, and the user terminal 1 makes a security countermeasure execution request to the countermeasure server 5. It is at a point (step S43). When the countermeasure server 5 receives this request, it actually executes the security countermeasure for the user terminal 1 (step S44). Subsequent steps S45 to S49 are the same as steps S11 to S15 in FIG.

  The operation of the network system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, the description will be made assuming that the VPN is forcibly disconnected. When entering this operation, when an application such as IDS (Intrusion Detection System) (installed in the application server 9), the administrator terminal 10 or the like detects that the user terminal 1 being remotely accessed is infected with a virus. In step S60, a VPN disconnection request is sent to the management server 6 (step S61).

  Upon receiving this request, the management server 6 requests the database server 7 to search for an entry (step S62). Upon receiving this request, the database server 7 searches for an entry and notifies the management server 6 of the corresponding entry (step S63). Upon receiving this notification, the management server 6 sends a VPN disconnection request to the VPN apparatus 2 (step S64). As a result, the VPN is forcibly disconnected.

  At the same time, the management server 6 requests the database server 7 to delete the entry (step S66), and dynamically updates the access control list of the router 3 by the aforementioned SNMP, telnet or the like (step S65). . On the user terminal 1 side where the VPN is disconnected, virus removal is executed (step S67), and removal is performed locally or via a network (step S68). Thus, a series of operations is completed.

  As described above, according to the network system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the diagnosis server 4 first diagnoses the virus countermeasures of the user terminal 1 that can be connected to the security countermeasure network 11 via remote access, By dynamically updating the access control list of the router 3 based on the diagnosis result, it is possible to dynamically control the communication path and connect to the business network 12, so that the existing remote access environment is maintained. However, the security level can be enhanced.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and it is needless to say that various improvements and changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the path control between the security countermeasure network 11 and the business network 12 is performed based on the virus countermeasure diagnosis result is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, route control can also be performed.

1 is a configuration diagram of a network system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows an example of the database of the database server. The figure for demonstrating the update of the access control list | wrist of the router 3. FIG. The flowchart explaining operation | movement at the time of receiving the access from the user terminal 1 with which the security countermeasure by the network system which concerns on one embodiment of this invention is perfect. The flowchart explaining operation | movement at the time of receiving the access from the user terminal 1 with insufficient security measures by the network system which concerns on one embodiment of this invention. The flowchart explaining the forced cutting | disconnection operation | movement of VPN by the network system which concerns on one embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... User terminal, 2 ... VPN apparatus, 3 ... Router, 4 ... Diagnosis server, 5 ... Countermeasure server, 6 ... Management server, 7 ... Database server, 8. ... Authentication server, 9... Application server, 10... Administrator terminal, 11... Security countermeasure network, 12.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided monitoring means for detecting a change in the security countermeasure status of the user terminal or a change in the state of the user terminal in the first aspect, wherein the monitoring means is a security countermeasure status. A network system is further provided in which the management means forcibly disconnects or isolates communication when a change in the state or a change in the state of the user terminal is detected.

In a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, the route control means is an L3 device that switches a communication route based on an access control list, and at least the communication is forcibly disconnected. Is provided with a network system further characterized in that the access control list of the L3 device is updated by the management means.
In the sixth aspect of the present invention, in the fourth aspect, forcibly disconnecting or isolating the communication means forcibly disconnecting a remote access connection or isolating it from a business network. A network system is provided.

In order to achieve the above object, according to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a network system having at least a security countermeasure network and a business network, wherein a user terminal remotely accesses, wherein the user terminal issues a remote access connection request. A VPN device to be performed, route control means for switching the communication route of the user terminal to at least one of the security countermeasure network and the business network, diagnostic means for diagnosing the security countermeasure status of the user terminal, and diagnosis by the diagnostic means Based on the result, it comprises management means for instructing the route control means to update the access control list, and a countermeasure server for performing security countermeasures. The VPN apparatus receives a remote access connection request, and performs user authentication. Is established, V between user terminal N is established, and the user terminal is remotely accessed to the route control means. The route control means first connects the remotely accessed user terminal to the network for security measures, and as a result of the diagnosis by the diagnosis means, the user When the security countermeasure status of the terminal does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the security server executes the security countermeasure for the user terminal, and when the security countermeasure status of the user terminal satisfies the predetermined condition A network system is provided in which the access control list of the route control means is changed based on an instruction from the management means, and the connection destination of the user terminal is switched to a business network.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is further provided monitoring means for detecting a change in the security countermeasure status of the user terminal or a change in the state of the user terminal in the first aspect, wherein the monitoring means is a security countermeasure status. A network system is further provided in which the management means forcibly disconnects or isolates the communication when a change in the state or a change in the state of the user terminal is detected.
In a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the route control means is an L3 device that switches a communication route based on an access control list, and at least the communication is forcibly disconnected. Is provided with a network system further characterized in that the access control list of the L3 device is updated by the management means.
In the fourth aspect of the present invention, in the second aspect, forcibly disconnecting or isolating the communication means forcibly disconnecting a remote access connection or isolating it from a business network. A network system is provided.

Claims (5)

A network system having at least a security countermeasure network and a business network, and remotely accessed by a user terminal,
Path control means for switching the communication path of the user terminal;
A diagnostic means for diagnosing the security countermeasure status of the user terminal;
A management means for instructing the path control means to switch the communication path of the user terminal based on a diagnosis result by the diagnosis means;
A network system comprising: The path control means switches the communication path to at least one of the security countermeasure network and the business network,
The route control means first connects a remotely accessed user terminal to the network for security measures, and if the security measure status of the user terminal satisfies a predetermined condition as a result of diagnosis by the diagnosis means, Switch the connection destination of the user terminal to the business network based on the instruction from the management means,
The network system according to claim 1, further characterized by:   The route control means is an L3 device that switches communication paths based on an access control list, and the communication path switching instruction by the management means is an update of the access control list. Item 4. The network system according to Item 1. It further comprises monitoring means for detecting a change in the security countermeasure status of the user terminal,
The network system according to claim 1, wherein when the monitoring unit detects a change in the security countermeasure status, the management unit forcibly disconnects or isolates the communication.   The path control means is an L3 device that switches a communication path based on an access control list. When at least the communication is forcibly disconnected, the access control list of the L3 device is updated by the management means. 5. The network system according to claim 4, further characterized by:

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