BreakingPoint Test Methodologies

The BreakingPoint test methodologies were developed by the BreakingPoint Labs team based on their experience developing a variety of high-performance network equipment. These test methodologies document processes for validating the performance and reliability of next generation network devices.

The following test methodologies are created using BreakingPoint network equipment testing tools for performance and security testing. Using the results of these individual device tests BreakingPoint has published test methodologies for Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) and Firewalls.

 

 

Server Load Balancer Test Methodology

Realistic server load balancer testing requires realistic testing that matches deployment scenarios. Learn more about realistic server load balancer testing and download the Server Load Balancer Testing Methodology.

 

 

 

Firewall Test Methodology

Realistic Firewall testing must include stateful application traffic, dynamic rule sets, live exploit tests, realistic device configuration and increasing data speed. Learn more about realistic firewall testing and download the Firewall Testing Methodology.

 

 

 

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) Test Methodology

Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) require constant testing in order to verify the device is working properly. Every new software upgrade and/or signature set completely changes the way an IPS will perform in your network. Learn more about IPS testing and download the IPS Testing Methodology.

 

 

 

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Test Methodology

Effective testing of DPI functionality requires an authentic blend of application traffic, combined with live security strikes, at speeds of 10 gigabits per second. Learn more about DPI testing and download the DPI Testing Methodology.