Keysight BreakingPoint

Test the security posture of your networks with real-world applications and a full range of threat vectors

About Keysight BreakingPoint

Keysight BreakingPoint is an advanced testing platform designed to help organizations proactively assess and optimize their network defenses. By generating realistic traffic patterns, emulating the latest cyber threats, and replicating legitimate application workloads, BreakingPoint empowers security and operations teams to validate infrastructure resilience. With comprehensive analytics and detailed reporting, users can identify vulnerabilities, fine-tune configurations, and ensure their networks remain robust under the pressures of evolving attacks and increased performance demands.

Keysight BreakingPoint features

Realistic traffic simulation

Generate legitimate user traffic (e.g., HTTP, VoIP, streaming media) alongside malicious activity to accurately measure network performance under real-world conditions.

Extensive threat library

Leverage up-to-date signatures of DDoS attacks, malware, exploits, and more, reflecting a broad spectrum of current cyber threats.

Performance & capacity testing

Evaluate maximum throughput, latency, and capacity limits to determine whether network infrastructure and security solutions can handle peak loads.

Automated workflows

Integrate BreakingPoint with CI/CD pipelines and orchestration tools, enabling continuous testing that aligns with DevOps processes.

Advanced analytics & reporting

Access in-depth metrics, visualize test outcomes, and generate compliance-ready reports to guide decision-making and remediation efforts.

Scalable deployment options

Test physical, virtual, and cloud-based infrastructures with flexible deployment models designed to fit diverse organizational needs.

Keysight BreakingPoint benefits

  • Proactive security validation

    Uncover and address vulnerabilities before threat actors can exploit them, reducing exposure and downtime risks.

  • Optimized network performance

    Balance network loads, identify bottlenecks, and ensure your infrastructure can handle real-world traffic volumes without degrading user experiences.

  • Strengthened compliance

    Validate configurations and demonstrate adherence to industry regulations, enhancing audit readiness and minimizing penalties.

  • Accelerated incident response

    Gain insights into potential attack vectors and improve the efficiency of incident detection, investigation, and containment.

  • Informed investment decisions

    Justify infrastructure upgrades or new security tools with data-driven evaluations of risk, resilience, and return on investment.

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