Reference no: EM132121120
Network Security Assessment - Identify Network Threats using Network Security Tools
Purpose of the assessment - The objective of this assignment is to identify network threats using network security tools. The purpose of the assignment as per Unit Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the major methodologies for secure networks and the threats they address.
- Identify and report network threats, select and implement appropriate countermeasures for network security.
Assignment Description -
Network security is a process to secure the computer network system from all sorts of security threats, including threats to the physical set up. In this assignment, your task is to identify and evaluate network security threats that relate to network monitoring. You may, for example, investigate the network in the Institute, at your home or of the Internet by using any network security tool.
Use any TWO open source network monitoring and analysis tool mentioned below:
- GFI LanGuard
- PRTG
- Nmap
- Metasploit
- TCPdump
- Open VAS
After scanning the network, compare and discus results on the threats these tools could be used for network monitoring and analysis. Also provide appropriate mitigation and countermeasure strategies for the identified threats and vulnerabilities.
Section to be included in the report -
Introduction - Appropriately select a tool and discuss how it detects and exploit network vulnerabilities.
Literature Review - Related to your topic, discuss major methodologies related to network security threats and attacks.
Network Security Tools - Discuss how you identify and analyse network security threats. Provide detailed description of all threats with appropriate screenshots.
Threat Mitigation Techniques - Discuss in detail mitigation techniques for the selected vulnerabilities in your report.
Conclusion - Summarize your findings in report with valid comments.
Reference style - Appropriate IEEE referencing style and report presentation.