Network Penetration Testing via Unified Security Module Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing network penetration testing systems require large computational resources and fail to effectively correlate penetration vulnerabilities to network functions within a core network, often due to the use of disparate languages for security modules, making it difficult to access and operate security modules via a single access point.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilizes a processor and memory to execute configuration files, parse data, and activate security modules to identify penetration vulnerabilities, reducing computational requirements and enabling access to security modules through a single interface despite language disparities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional network penetration testing systems are used, then security evaluation can be performed, but large computational resources are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary layer (the system with processor and memory) that mediates between the security modules and the testing process. This intermediary manages and coordinates multiple security modules, allowing efficient resource utilization while maintaining comprehensive security evaluation capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be universal by supporting multiple security modules that can operate on different network configurations and security protocols. This multi-functionality allows the system to perform various security evaluations without requiring separate dedicated systems for each type of testing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple security modules with disparate languages are used, then comprehensive security coverage is achieved, but access to security modules becomes difficult via a single access point
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a universal access interface that can interact with multiple security modules written in different languages. This universal interface translates and coordinates requests across various module types, allowing users to access all security functions through a single point without needing to understand the specific language or protocol of each module.
Solution Approach 2:
The system acts as an intermediary between the user and multiple disparate security modules. It manages the communication protocols and data formats, translating user requests into the appropriate module-specific formats and aggregating results back into a unified response, thereby simplifying access despite language differences.
3Reliability
If traditional penetration testing methods are used, then vulnerability detection can be performed, but effective correlation of vulnerabilities to network functions is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor and correlate vulnerability detection results with network function information. By maintaining and updating correlations between detected vulnerabilities and specific network functions, the system ensures that vulnerability information is not lost but rather integrated into the overall security assessment of network operations.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments relate to methods and systems for executing methods for penetration testing a network. The method involves receiving a first configuration file including network configuration information pertaining to defining a network, and defining log gathering procedures based on the network configuration information. The method involves locating a second configuration file including security module information pertaining to a security module, and defining a test case based on the security module information, the test case including a test data package. The method involves parsing data from the first and second configuration files to generate a data object. The method involves activating the security module to produce a vulnerability output. The method involves executing within the security module the test data package and the test case to identify a penetration vulnerability associated with the vulnerability output of the network. The method involves outputting the penetration vulnerability of the network.