US Patent 10291584 Dynamic prioritization of network traffic based on reputation

A network device may determine a plurality of reputation indicators that indicate a measure of reputation associated with the flow. A first reputation indicator, of the plurality of reputation indicators, may be determined based on applying a first reputation analysis technique in association with the flow. A second reputation indicator, of the plurality of reputation indicators, may be determined based on applying a second reputation analysis technique in association with the flow. The second reputation analysis technique may be different from the first reputation analysis technique. The network device may determine a reputation score for the flow based on the plurality of reputation indicators. The network device may prioritize the flow based on the reputation score.