2.4 Secure Link Module
The Secure Link module monitors connectivity health and performs link validation between Guardpot instances. The module header displays the description: "Network performance and link validation between Guardpots." The main interface is shown in Figure 2.4-1.
Figure 2.4-1 – Secure Link Status Overview
2.4.1 View Modes
The top-right corner of the module provides three view mode options for managing link monitoring, as shown in Figure 2.4.1-1.
Figure 2.4.1-1 – Secure Link View Mode Selector
View | Description |
|---|---|
Graph | Visual topology of inter-Guardpot connections with network counters |
Link Checks | Management interface for creating and monitoring connection tests |
List | Summarink Checksy table of all configured link checkers with status |
2.4.2 Graph View
The Graph view visualizes the network topology between Guardpot instances and displays real-time connection health counters, as shown in Figure 2.4.2-1.
Figure 2.4.2-1 – Network Topology Graph View
2.4.2.1 Network Topology Counters
The Network Topology panel displays four key health indicators:
Counter | Description |
|---|---|
Healthy | Number of connections operating normally (green) |
Errors | Number of failed or degraded connections (red) |
Running | Number of active link tests currently in progress (blue) |
Total | Total number of monitored connections across the deployment |
2.4.3 Link Checks View
The Link Checks view provides the interface for creating and managing connection tests between Guardpot instances, as shown in Figure 2.4.3-1.
Figure 2.4.3-1 – Link Checks Empty State
2.4.3.1 Empty State
When no link checks have been configured, the following empty state message is displayed:
No Link Check Add a new check from the "Manage Link Check" screen to start checking connections between Guardpots.
2.4.3.2 Adding a New Link Check
To create a new connection test, click the Add New Link Checker button located on the right side of the List view. The configuration form opens, as shown in Figure 2.4.3.2-1.
Figure 2.4.3.2-1 – Add New Link Check Form
Configure the following parameters when creating a new link check:
Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Link Checker Name * | A descriptive name for the connection test (required) |
Description | Additional details about the test purpose and scope |
Source Agent * | Select the originating Guardpot agent for the test (required) |
Target Agent * | Select the destination Guardpot agent to test against (required) |
Target Ports | Enter individual ports (e.g., |
Schedule Type | Scheduling method for test execution |
Interval Seconds | Time in seconds between consecutive test cycles |
After completing the form, use the following buttons to finalize:
Button | Function |
|---|---|
Cancel | Discard the new link check configuration |
Save Scenario | Save and activate the link check for continuous monitoring |
2.4.4 List View
The List view provides a tabular summary of all configured link checkers and their current status, as shown in Figure 2.4.4-1.
Figure 2.4.4-1 – Link Checker List View
2.4.4.1 List Table Columns
The link checker summary table displays the following columns:
Column | Description |
|---|---|
Link Checker Name | The descriptive name assigned to the connection test |
Description | Purpose and scope of the test |
Connection | Source and target endpoints involved in the test |
Last Status | Most recent test result (Healthy, Error, or Running) |
Actions | Edit and delete controls for the link checker |
2.4.4.2 Managing Existing Link Checkers
From the List view, you can manage existing link checkers using the action buttons in each row:
Action | Description |
|---|---|
Edit | Modify the link checker configuration parameters |
Delete | Remove the link checker and stop its monitoring |