Assignment title: Information
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%