Automated Load Testing for Unknown Web Sites
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional packet load test methods are limited in identifying weak points in test target sites due to unknown configurations, making it difficult to effectively extract vulnerabilities, especially for sites protected by security systems.
Innovation Solution
A test device with a site investigation unit to gather information on the test target site, a session management unit to manage test packets, and a transmission unit to send packets that increase processing loads, allowing for targeted and effective load testing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional packet load test methods are used, then the test can be performed on known pages, but the transmission destination is limited and weak points cannot be effectively extracted
Solution Approach 1:
The site investigation unit performs preliminary actions by automatically accessing the test target site before the load test to acquire information on the site configuration, specify test settings, and identify potential weak points. This preliminary information gathering enables the subsequent load test to target vulnerable areas effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The test device performs self-service by automatically investigating the test target site, specifying test settings, and generating test packets without requiring manual configuration. The system autonomously adapts to the target site's characteristics, making the testing process both versatile and precise.
2Ease of operation
If the test target site configuration is unknown, then the test can be performed without prior information, but the transmission destination is limited to known pages
Solution Approach 1:
The test device autonomously investigates the test target site and specifies test settings without requiring manual input or prior knowledge of the site configuration. This self-service capability maintains ease of operation while simultaneously enabling precise identification of weak points through automatic analysis.
Solution Approach 2:
The site investigation unit gathers feedback information from the test target site by automatically accessing it and analyzing its configuration. This feedback is then used to specify appropriate test settings and generate targeted test packets, improving both the precision of weak point identification and maintaining operational simplicity.
3Productivity
If manual test configuration is used, then the test settings can be customized, but the testing process is time-consuming and less efficient
Solution Approach 1:
The test device performs self-service by automatically investigating the test target site, specifying test settings, and generating test packets. This automation eliminates manual configuration steps, significantly improving testing efficiency while the modular architecture manages the increased device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The site investigation unit performs preliminary automated actions to gather site information and specify test settings before the actual load test. This preliminary automation reduces the time required for manual configuration and improves overall testing productivity.
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AI summary
A test device includes processing circuitry configured to access a test target site managed by a test target device to acquire information on the test target site, and specify test settings for increasing a processing load of the test target device based on the information, manage session information of a test packet for increasing a processing load on the test target device, construct a test session with the test target device according to a scenario based on the test settings specified, and generate the test packet, and transmit the test packet for increasing the processing load to the test target device.