Define a packet analyzer and describe its use
1) examine WireShark, a well-used network-packet analyzer. For this discussion:
Define a packet analyzer and describe its use
List commonly used packet analyzers (beyond WireShark)
List best practices for analyzing packets
Describe uses (good and bad, ie. hacker) of a packet analyzer
Discuss ways you would protect your own network data from being analyzed
Ideally, attach a screen shot showing and discussing an analyzer’s use.
2) One of the ways businesses provide secure access to their network (or a subset of their network) to remote (or mobile) users is to use virtual private networks (VPNs). VPNs allow users to connect securely (over an encrypted link) to a network. For this discussion:
Define the term virtual private network
Discuss the goal(s) of a VPN
Describe different types of VPNs (hardware or software based)
Discuss how the use of a VPN may support BYOD (bring your own device)
List several commonly available (open source) VPNs
Describe best practices for using a VPN
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