To ensure system reliability, security, and compliance, we conduct structured test sessions across all layers of the architecture. Each session targets a specific domain and uses purpose-built tools and methods.
Components Tested:
ServeWebsite.py, ServeWebHook.py- Apache reverse proxy
- ModSecurity WAF rules
- IP whitelisting and ACLs
Tools & Methods:
- Curl & Postman: Validate endpoint accessibility, response codes, and header integrity
- ModSecurity Audit Logs: Review rule matches and false positives
- Apache Bench (ab): Load testing for reverse proxy throughput
- Custom Python Scripts: Simulate ingress traffic and verify ACL enforcement
- UFW Logs: Confirm IP-level blocking and rule application
Components Tested:
- Keycloak SSO
- Google Authenticator (admin MFA)
- SMS OTP flows
- OAuth2 integrations
Tools & Methods:
- Keycloak Test Realm: Validate login flows, MFA enforcement, and token issuance
- TOTP Emulator: Simulate Google Authenticator codes for automated testing
- Twilio Sandbox / SMS Gateway: Verify OTP delivery and expiration
- OAuth2 Playground: Test client SSO integrations and scope enforcement
- MQTT Event Logging: Confirm authentication events are captured and routed to InfluxDB
Components Tested:
ObjApi.py, ObjWebhooks.py, ObjData.py- RabbitMQ messaging
- API contracts and validation
Tools & Methods:
- Pytest + Coverage: Unit and integration tests for service logic
- Pact or Swagger Validator: Ensure API contracts match implementation
- RabbitMQ Management Console: Monitor message flow and queue health
- Replay Scripts: Simulate webhook payloads and validate response handling
- Static Analysis: Run
ruff check on modified Python files for linting and security
Components Tested:
- MariaDB (AWS RDS)
- MongoDB
- Encryption at rest
- Key isolation
Tools & Methods:
- SQL Workbench / Mongo Shell: Validate schema integrity and access controls
- AWS RDS Snapshots: Test backup and restore workflows
- Secrets Manager Audit: Confirm key rotation and access policies
- Data Erasure Scripts: Verify cryptographic deletion and retention enforcement
- Checksum Comparison: Ensure deletion verification and audit trail integrity
Components Tested:
- MQTT broker
- Telegraf agents
- InfluxDB
- Custom dashboard system
Tools & Methods:
- MQTT Explorer: Inspect topic traffic and message structure
- Telegraf Plugin Tests: Validate metric collection and MQTT ingestion
- InfluxDB Queries: Confirm time-series data accuracy and retention
- Dashboard UI Tests: Ensure metric rendering and alert thresholds
- Synthetic Events: Inject test logs and anomalies to validate detection
Components Tested:
- EC2 and Proxmox instance recovery
- RDS and MongoDB restore
- RabbitMQ rehydration
- IAM and ACL reapplication
Tools & Methods:
- Terraform Plan & Apply: Validate infrastructure recreation
- Proxmox Snapshot Restore: Test VM rollback and boot integrity
- AWS Console & CLI: Restore RDS snapshots and Secrets Manager keys
- Smoke Tests: Automated health checks post-recovery
- DR Runbook Simulation: Conduct tabletop exercises and timed drills
Components Tested:
- PIA triggers
- Data Subject Rights workflows
- Retention/deletion enforcement
- Severity matrix and notification logic
Tools & Methods:
- PIA Checklist: Validate trigger conditions and documentation flow
- DSR Portal Simulation: Submit mock requests and verify response timelines
- Deletion Audit Scripts: Confirm secure wipe and logging
- Severity Matrix Drill: Simulate incidents and validate escalation paths
- Notification Templates: Review client-facing communication formats
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