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Assignment

• Select a network traffic analysis tool after reviewing the resources in the Case Assignment Overivew. Suggested tools include Microsoft Network Monitor, Capsa Free, and WireShark, although you can select any other tool you feel is worthwhile for the assignment.

• Gather some data from your home network using the selected tool. You may not have a network, but you will still be able to gather data from your computer, the connection to the Internet, and the associated traffic.

• Write a paper summarizing your results that addresses the following:

o Describe the tool you selected and why you selected this tool.
o Describe the data you collected and how it can be used to identify threats to your network.
o Include a summary of the data and screen shots of the tool in use.
o Include a title page.
o Cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.
o Paper should be 3-4 double-spaced pages, excluding the title and reference pages.
o The paper will be assessed on your ability to consolidate ideas from your research and your understanding of the materials.