System, method, and computer program for automated exploratory testing

    公开(公告)号:US09727447B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-08

    申请号:US14599299

    申请日:2015-01-16

    Inventor: Sharon Elgarat

    CPC classification number: G06F11/3672 G06F11/3688 G06Q10/0633

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for automated exploratory testing. In use, a plurality of actions to be performed as a test flow in an exploratory test associated with at least one testing project are identified. Additionally, a plurality of additional options are identified for each performed action of the plurality of actions of the test flow that are capable of being performed instead of one or more of the plurality of actions in the test flow. Further, a graph is generated showing all combinations of the plurality of first actions and the plurality of additional options as a possible scope of the exploratory test associated with the at least one testing project. In addition, the graph is modified based on received input, the received input identifying one or more test flows to execute as the exploratory test associated with the at least one testing project. Still yet, the exploratory test associated with the at least one testing project is automatically executed in accordance with the modified graph based on the received input. Moreover, a status of the automatic execution of the exploratory test associated with the at least one testing project is reported utilizing the graph.

    System, method, and computer program for secluding a service in a network based on network function virtualization (NFV)

    公开(公告)号:US09667509B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-30

    申请号:US14605856

    申请日:2015-01-26

    CPC classification number: H04L41/5041 H04L41/0896 H04L41/5035 H04L47/80

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for limiting an impact of at least one internal network entity on a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network hosting the network entity, the method including: providing a container including at least one borderline gateway, providing within the container at least one of internal network entity, where the internal network entity includes a software module, a virtual network function (VNF), and a VNF instance, and assigning the borderline gateway at least one protective limit, where NFV-based network includes at least one external network entity, the external network entity is external to the container, where the at least one internal network entity communicates with any of the external network entities only via the at least one borderline gateway, and where the borderline gateway is operative to use the protective limit to limit the impact on the NFV-based network.

    System, method, and computer program for managing security in a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network
    16.
    发明授权
    System, method, and computer program for managing security in a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network 有权
    用于管理基于网络功能虚拟化(NFV)的通信网络中的安全性的系统,方法和计算机程序

    公开(公告)号:US09460286B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-04

    申请号:US14572723

    申请日:2014-12-16

    CPC classification number: H04L63/1416 H04L63/1441 H04L63/1458 H04L63/20

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for providing security in a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network. In operation, a security attack is identified. Additionally, a first hardware unit attacked by the security attack is identified. Further, a hardware unit in which to initiate a security defense software program is identified. Moreover, the security defense software program is initiated in the identified hardware unit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统,方法和计算机程序产品,用于在基于网络功能虚拟化(基于NFV的)通信网络中提供安全性。 在操作中,确定了安全攻击。 另外,确定了受安全攻击攻击的第一个硬件单元。 此外,识别出启动安全防御软件程序的硬件单元。 此外,安全防御软件程序在所识别的硬件单元中启动。

    System, method, and computer program for preserving service continuity in a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network
    17.
    发明授权
    System, method, and computer program for preserving service continuity in a network function virtualization (NFV) based communication network 有权
    用于在基于网络功能虚拟化(NFV)的通信网络中保持服务连续性的系统,方法和计算机程序

    公开(公告)号:US09384028B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-05

    申请号:US14572716

    申请日:2014-12-16

    CPC classification number: H04L67/02 G06F9/45558 G06F2009/45595 H04L41/5025

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for preserving service continuity in a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network. In use, a first virtual network function (VNF) instance associated with a first VNF in a first hardware unit in a Network Function Virtualization based (NFV-based) communication network is identified. Additionally, a second VNF instance on a second hardware unit is instantiated, the second VNF instance being compatible with the first VNF instance. Further, communication directed to the first VNF instance is diverted to the second VNF instance on the second hardware unit, in response to initiating the second VNF instance on a second hardware unit.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统,方法和计算机程序产品,用于在基于网络功能虚拟化(基于NFV的)通信网络中保持服务连续性。 在使用中,识别与基于网络功能虚拟化(基于NFV的)通信网络中的第一硬件单元中的第一VNF相关联的第一虚拟网络功能(VNF)实例。 另外,第二硬件单元上的第二VNF实例被实例化,第二VNF实例与第一VNF实例兼容。 此外,响应于在第二硬件单元上启动第二VNF实例,针对第一VNF实例的通信被转移到第二硬件单元上的第二VNF实例。

    System, method, and computer program for utilizing an alternative policy and charging rules function (PCRF) node in a consumer telecommunications network
    18.
    发明授权
    System, method, and computer program for utilizing an alternative policy and charging rules function (PCRF) node in a consumer telecommunications network 有权
    用于在消费者电信网络中利用替代策略和计费规则功能(PCRF)节点的系统,方法和计算机程序

    公开(公告)号:US09338307B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-10

    申请号:US14207280

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for utilizing an alternative Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) node in a consumer telecommunications system. In use, an Sy session for a subscriber of a consumer telecommunications network is established, the Sy session being between a first PCRF node and an Online Charging System (OCS) node of the consumer telecommunications network. Additionally, the first PCRF node specifies an alternative PCRF node. Further, information associated with the Sy session is maintained at the alternative PCRF node. In addition, the first PCRF node is monitored and it is determined whether the first PCRF node is responsive to communication therewith. Responsive to determining that first PCRF node is not responsive to communication therewith, the Sy session is continued between the OCS node and the alternative PCRF node.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种在消费者电信系统中利用替代的策略和计费规则功能(PCRF)节点的系统,方法和计算机程序产品。 在使用中,建立了用于消费者电信网络的用户的Sy会话,Sy会话位于消费者电信网络的第一PCRF节点和在线计费系统(OCS)节点之间。 另外,第一PCRF节点指定备选PCRF节点。 此外,与Sy会话相关联的信息被保留在备选PCRF节点处。 此外,监视第一PCRF节点,并且确定第一PCRF节点是否响应于与之通信。 响应于确定第一PCRF节点对其通信不响应,在OCS节点和备选PCRF节点之间继续执行Sy会话。

    System, method, and computer program for managing a shared quota for a plurality of network subscribers in a consumer telecommunications network
    19.
    发明授权
    System, method, and computer program for managing a shared quota for a plurality of network subscribers in a consumer telecommunications network 有权
    用于管理消费电信网络中的多个网络用户的共享配额的系统,方法和计算机程序

    公开(公告)号:US09332135B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14207268

    申请日:2014-03-12

    Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are provided for managing a shared quota for a plurality of network subscribers in a consumer telecommunications network. In use, an Sy interface session is established for a subscriber of a consumer telecommunications network, the Sy interface session being between a Policy and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) node and an Online Charging System (OCS) node of the consumer telecommunications network. Further, it is determined whether the subscriber is associated with any multi-subscriber shared usage counters on the consumer telecommunications network. Responsive to determining that the subscriber is associated with at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter on the consumer telecommunications network, a reference to the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter is provided to the PCRF node by the OCS node. Additionally, the OCS node monitors the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter. Responsive to determining that a status of the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter has changed, a single Spending Status Notification Request (SNR) message is sent to the PCRF node, the single SNR message notifying the PCRF node that the status of the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter has changed. Responsive to the PCRF node receiving the single SNR message notifying the PCRF node that the status of the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter has changed, the PCRF node determines which open sessions on the consumer telecommunications network are associated with the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter. Furthermore, one or more policy changes to the open sessions are executed in accordance with the change to the at least one multi-subscriber shared usage counter.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理消费电信网络中的多个网络用户的共享配额的系统,方法和计算机程序产品。 在使用中,为消费者电信网络的用户建立了Sy接口会话,Sy接口会话在消费电信网络的策略和计费规则功能(PCRF)节点与在线计费系统(OCS)节点之间。 此外,确定用户是否与消费者电信网络上的任何多用户共享使用计数器相关联。 响应于确定订户与消费者电信网络上的至少一个多用户共享使用计数器相关联,对OCS节点向PCRF节点提供对至少一个多用户共享使用计数器的引用。 此外,OCS节点监视至少一个多用户共享使用计数器。 响应于确定所述至少一个多用户共享使用计数器的状态已经改变,单个支付状态通知请求(SNR)消息被发送到所述PCRF节点,所述单个SNR消息通知所述PCRF节点的状态 至少一个多用户共享使用计数器已经改变。 响应于接收单个SNR消息的PCRF节点,通知PCRF节点,至少一个多用户共享使用计数器的状态已经改变,PCRF节点确定消费者电信网络上的哪个公开会话与至少一个 多用户共享使用计数器。 此外,根据对至少一个多用户共享使用计数器的改变来执行对开放会话的一个或多个策略改变。

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