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Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for improved attack context data logging. In one embodiment, additional context is provided for an attack by logging either a predetermined or configurable number or predetermined or configurable timeframe of packets before and optionally after detection of a packet associated with an attack. This additional context facilitates understanding of the attack and can help in connection with improving the implementation of signatures that are used to detect attacks and reducing false positives. In one aspect, the system is configured to assess multiple packets across one or more sessions and temporarily store each packet in a buffer having a configurable size such that once an attack is detected, a log can be generated based at least in part on packets present in the buffer. Then, the log can be analyzed so as to understand the context of the attack.

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