DPI Testing
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) receives a lot of attention, primarily due to the controversy over privacy concerns and P2P bandwidth shaping. Often, these debates overshadow the important role of DPI in providing value for increased security, tiered services and data-loss prevention. Testing DPI functionality is critical for network equipment manufacturers who produce these devices and service providers who offer these services.
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Testing Overview
DPI functionality allows network devices such as content-aware switches and routers, next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS) and application delivery controllers to inspect and take action based on the contents and context of packets as they travel across the network. DPI is heavily leveraged in helping to prevent buffer overflow attacks, denial of service (DoS) attacks and intrusions.
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Testing Resources
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Testing Methodology
(premium content requires registration)The Inevitable Failure of Content-Aware/DPI Network Devices and How to Mitigate the Risk White Paper
(premium content requires registration)High-Speed Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Testing Webinar
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Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) Testing Advantages
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Easy to Use: Automated testing reduces time-to-test by 50 percent or more, with a library of preconfigured tests, an intuitive Adobe® Flash-based user interface and a dynamic architecture.
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