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Assignment 2 This is an INDIVIDUAL assignment You may choose any one of the topics below: 1. Password cracking/testing tools 2. Network sniffing/penetration testing tools 3. Wireless security cracking tools 4. Web application security tools 5. Computer/Digital forensics tools 6. Any other security tools (discuss with the lecturer first) Based on the topic you choose, you are required to: • Write about the topic you have chosen [5 marks] o For example; introduction, description, security issues or incidents pertaining to the topic • Describe at least 3 tools [5 marks] o For example; purpose of the tools, availability of tools (open source, free, purchase), type of tools (software, hardware, etc) • Compare the tools [5 marks] o For example; OS the tools run on, advantages and disadvantages one over another, etc • Present and run demos [15 marks] - Week 13 and Week 14 Decide on the topic and submit to the Lecturer. Maximum of 5 students on each topic. Due date: Week 13 Marks: 30 marks Percentage from Overall Total for Final Grading: 15%