For this Case Assignment you will be expected to complete the following.
- Select a network traffic analysis tool. Suggested tools include:
Microsoft Network Monitor (
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4865
),
Capsa Free (
http://www.colasoft.com/capsa-free
), and
WireShark (
https://www.wireshark.org/download.html
),
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:
- Describe the tool you selected and why you selected this tool.
- Describe the data you collected and how it can be used to identify threats to your network.
- Include a summary of the data and screen shots of the tool in use.
- Include a title page.
- Cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.
- Paper should be 3 double-spaced pages, excluding the title and reference pages.
- The paper will be assessed on your ability to consolidate ideas from your research and your understanding of the materials.
Answer the questions paper must be 2 pages (excluding the title page and reference pages) and single-spaced.
1. What are the main differences between operating systems for mainframe computers and personal computers?
2. Describe in detail the difference between the client-server and peer-to-peer models of distributed systems.
3. How are network computers different from traditional personal computers? Describe some usage scenarios in which it is advantageous to use network computers.