A preform can be molded by resin transfer molding and yields a composite material having excellent strength and excellent interlaminar debonding resistance. Methods and systems are also provided for providing cloud-based logging service to users by integrating the cloud-based logging service within a network security gateway appliance, thereby enabling the users to use the cloud-based logging service by accessing the gateway appliance. Based on the comparison a decision is made regarding authenticity. A microcomputer outputs information indicating the start and end of a trace range or execution-time measurement range to DST2 in a predetermined sequence.