The Launchpad is a real-time monitoring environment that allows users to oversee the live status of ongoing campaign launches. Users can navigate to the Launchpad by clicking the “Go to Launch” button on each campaign’s page.
Launchpad Functionalities
Real-Time Monitoring
- Campaign Queue: Displays the list of scenarios that are queued up for testing. Users can view the scenarios categorized by their severity level (Low, Medium, High, Critical).
- Attack Queue: Shows scenarios that are currently in the process of launching.
- Attack Initiated: Highlights scenarios for which the attacks have been launched and are awaiting results from the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system.
Test Case Status Tracking
- Was Simulated: Indicates the total number of scenarios that have been simulated during the campaign.
- Success Indicators: A visual cue, such as a green circle, shows the number of successfully executed test cases.
- Failure Indicators: A red circle indicates the number of test cases that have failed, providing a quick assessment of the campaign’s effectiveness.
Campaign Control Actions
- Launch Campaign Button: Enables users to initiate the campaign directly from the Launchpad.
- Campaign Configuration: Provides a summary of the configurations set for the campaign, including IP addresses, ports, and other relevant details.
Latest Attack Details
- Attack Information: Records the time and duration of the latest attack for reference.
- Test Case Summary: Displays the total number of test cases and their outcomes.
Best Practices for Using the Launchpad
Active Engagement
- Users should actively monitor the Launchpad during campaign execution to promptly address any issues.
Pre-Launch Checks
- Verify the campaign configurations before launching to ensure accurate simulations.
Post-Launch Analysis
- Use the results and data collected from the Launchpad to perform a thorough analysis of the security posture.
Documentation
- It’s recommended to document any anomalies or unexpected results observed during the monitoring for further investigation.
