Asynchronous Multi-Protocol
The Asynchronous multi-protocol scenario operates at the network packet layer and expands the reach of the Programmable Data Agent from HTTP into other protocols. TCP and UDP packets are supported.
To facilitate this approach a secondary protocol level engine breaks down the packet into elements the main Programmable Data Agent can understand. The Programmable Data Agent can then modify these elements and the underlying protocol packet will be changed accordingly. The Programmable Data Agent is then able to forward the modified package to the designated network endpoint and can even in some instances commence a chat with the endpoint before forming a response packet for the initiating computer. As always, the Programmable Data Agent can rely on secondary data sources (APIs, data, other systems) to help form the modified request and response packets.
Use cases for this scenario includes:
Database field level security
ATM stand-in
SCADA security
Advanced DNS
… and many more
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