Case Study: Singapore Polytechnic achieves more authentic cyber security training and network resiliency validation with Ixia BreakingPoint Storm

Singapore Polytechnic Partners with Ixia to Raise the Bar in IT Security Training and Validation of Network Resiliency

Singapore Polytechnic, a tertiary institution, sought to provide realistic IT security training and test network infrastructure resiliency for its students and corporate clients. The challenge was to simulate real-world cyber attack scenarios, as their existing setup could only mirror defensive measures. They needed a solution to generate offensive attack traffic to create a complete and authentic training environment. This led them to partner with vendor Ixia and implement its BreakingPoint Storm product.

The Ixia BreakingPoint Storm solution simulates massive volumes of realistic application and malicious traffic, bombarding network components to uncover weaknesses and train security teams. This allowed Singapore Polytechnic to deliver authentic cyber war games, benchmark team performance, and help organizations adopt a more proactive defense. The results include an improved training experience, the ability to identify difficult-to-detect infrastructure vulnerabilities, and help for companies in meeting industry security compliance requirements.

Singapore Polytechnic

Jacqueline Poh

Managing Director, Infocomm Development Authority