Security Basics: RE: Firewall Testing

["Al Saenz" <asaenz () Found-Tech com>]

Hi Lyndon,

Be sure to summarize your findings from everyone (email the list).

I was thinking Nessus and use denial of service type attack.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nessus_%28software%29

I'm not sure though.

Al

-----Original Message-----
From: listbounce () securityfocus com
[mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com]On Behalf Of Lyndon Barry
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 4:24 AM
To: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Firewall Testing



My company produces a home firewall that is currently being used by a
client
within a large office network environment (long story).

They are currently having problems with the software due to the sheer
volume
of network traffic that is occurring.  

I need to replicate this environment, but I have not been able to find a
method which will guarantee the volume of traffic.  Pinging, port
scanning
and other such basics simply don't provide enough.

I was hoping someone here might point me towards a site, or tool, that
could
generate immense amounts of network activity so I can track down the
problem.

Any assistance you can give would be extremely appreciated

Lyndon - Bothered & Bewildered right now