​​ Assignment 3: Research Security vulnerability tools using Kali (Linux) Due: Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 16:00 (Week 11), Worth 15% This assignment requires you to create a Kali hacking tools user's manual by researching, experimenting with and explaining hacking tools features. After completing this assignment you should be able to use built in tools in Linux Kali to do vulnerability testing for the systems. You should select one tool from the following list (if you want to select any other tool from Kali, please discuss with tutor): • Hydra • Maltego • NMap • Zed Attack Proxy • SqlMap • Metasploit Framework • Burp Suite You are required to investigate your selected tool and explain the syntax of the commands you use. Your report must include at least 6 screenshots that demonstrate different features of the tool. Your report should be sufficiently detailed to enable a reader of your report to be able to use the tool and should not be more than 10 pages. You should write a report on the selected tool containing following sections; 1. Introduction of the tool 2. Features of the tool 3. Techniques used by the tool to exploit vulnerabilities of information systems 4. Experimental setup and evidence of usage of the tool. Include screenshots of vulnerability testing. 5. Conclusions 6. References Marking Scoring Question Score Description Content 1 Introduction of the tool 10 Comprehensive introduction given 2 Features of the tool 15 Full list of features is given 3 Techniques used 15 Techniques used by the tool to exploit vulnerabilities of information systems 4 Experimental setup 15 Experimental setup and evidence of usage of the tool. Include screenshots of vulnerability testing 5 Conclusions 10 Conclusion indicate full understanding of the tools 6 References 5 List given Subtotal: 70 Subtotal for content Presentation Clarity 10 Overall clarity of expression - does this piece of writing really help the reader to better understand the area and is the document grammatically correct. Completeness 10 How well has the topic been covered? Were significant aspects ignored? Were the descriptions accurate? Have all the stated requirements been fulfilled. For instance screenshots and justifications. Spelling, Grammar, Presentation, Style References 10 The presentation's content is appropriately written in English, with no spelling errors and grammar issues. The report is well presented, with diagrams, headings, tables and other visual aids. The report contains appropriate references and referencing style. Subtotal: 30 Subtotal for presentation Total: 100 Submission Procedure You are required to submit your assignment to Moodle as a single word or pdf document. Your submission must be received before the due time/date as indicated in the course description. Your submission may be checked for plagiarism by your lecturer. Students should also carefully read the section at the end of this document regarding plagiarism.