Spirent Communications has been granted a patent for a method of securely controlling a test platform to run test applications. The method involves a test controller generating an instruction to load and prepare a test application, transmitting the instruction to the test platform over a secure tunnel, and controlling the test platform to perform the requested test using a second secure tunnel. Results of the test are transmitted to a test results and analysis node, and the test controller receives a confirmation of execution from the test platform. GlobalData’s report on Spirent Communications gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Securely controlling a test platform to run test applications
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11762748B2) describes a method and system for securely controlling a test platform to run test applications. The method involves a test controller generating an instruction to load and prepare a test application, which includes a URL for a repository storing the test application. This instruction is transmitted to the test platform over a secure tunnel between the test platform and the test controller. The test controller then controls the test platform to perform a requested test using the test application, with the results of the test being transmitted to a test results and analysis node. The test controller also receives a confirmation of the test execution from the test platform.
The method utilizes secure tunnels, specifically SSH tunnels, for communication between the test platform and the test controller. The secure tunnel information for the test controller includes the test controller's IP address and port number. Additionally, the instruction to load and prepare the test application includes configuration information for setting up the second secure tunnel.
The system described in the patent includes memory and processors loaded with computer instructions for securely controlling the test platform. The system operates similarly to the method, with the test controller generating the instruction, transmitting it over the secure tunnel, controlling the test platform, and receiving confirmation of the test execution.
The authenticated connection between the test platform and the phone home service, through which secure tunnel information is obtained, is initiated by providing identifiers such as a serial number, part number, MAC address, or public key to ensure uniqueness. In the event that the test platform connects to the phone home service, a global phone home service redirects it to a locally resolvable phone home service URL.
The communication between the test platform, test application, phone home service, test controller, and test results and analysis server is carried out using RESTful HTTP requests.
Overall, this patent presents a method and system for securely controlling a test platform to run test applications, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the communication between the test platform and the test controller.
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