Automated Dynamic Penetration Testing on Active Backup Systems

The patent creates a copy of the production system (backup instance) and performs tests on this copy rather than on the live production system. This allows comprehensive security validation including penetration testing and vulnerability scanning without affecting the availability of the original production system.

The system separates the production environment from the testing environment by creating distinct instances. The production system continues operating while a replicated backup instance is isolated for testing purposes, allowing simultaneous operation of both systems with different functions.

The patent transitions from static file scanning to dynamic execution-based testing. By instantiating the backup system and running actual code execution, the testing process dynamically verifies functionality rather than merely examining static files, providing more accurate assurance of system behavior.

Instead of scanning static files in the production system, the patent creates a executable copy (backup instance) that can be dynamically tested. This copy allows actual code execution and functional verification without risking the production system.

The system performs preliminary actions by creating backups during maintenance windows or low-traffic periods before production updates are deployed. This allows the backup to be prepared in advance, ensuring consistency without causing downtime during critical deployment moments.

The patent creates a copy of the production system that can be instantiated and tested independently. This copying mechanism allows backup creation to occur without necessarily stopping the production system, as the backup is a separate replicable instance that can be prepared and validated independently.