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CCNA Security Instructor Lab Manual v1 - p14

This document provides objectives and background for a lab on researching network attacks and security audit tools. Students will research either a past network attack or a security audit tool, prepare a report on their findings, and present to the class.

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CCNA Security Instructor Lab Manual v1 - p14

This document provides objectives and background for a lab on researching network attacks and security audit tools. Students will research either a past network attack or a security audit tool, prepare a report on their findings, and present to the class.

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CCNA Security

Lab - Researching Network Attacks and Security Audit Tools


(Instructor Version)
Instructor Note: Red font color or Gray highlights indicate text that appears in the instructor copy only.

Objectives
Part 1: Researching Network Attacks

Research network attacks that have occurred.

Select a network attack and develop a report for presentation to the class.

Part 2: Researching Security Audit Tools

Research network security audit tools.

Select a tool and develop a report for presentation to the class.

Background / Scenario
Attackers have developed many tools over the years to attack and compromise networks. These attacks take
many forms, but in most cases, they seek to obtain sensitive information, destroy resources, or deny
legitimate users access to resources. When network resources are inaccessible, worker productivity can
suffer, and business income may be lost.
To understand how to defend a network against attacks, an administrator must identify network vulnerabilities.
Specialized security audit software, developed by equipment and software manufacturers, can be used to
help identify potential weaknesses. Additionally, the same tools used by individuals to attack networks can
also be used by network professionals to test the ability of a network to mitigate an attack. After the
vulnerabilities are known, steps can be taken to help protect the network.
This lab provides a structured research project that is divided into two parts: Researching Network Attacks
and Researching Security Audit Tools. You can elect to perform Part 1, Part 2, or both. Let your instructor
know what you plan to do. This will ensure that a variety of network attacks and vulnerability tools are
reported on by the members of the class.
In Part 1, research various network attacks that have actually occurred. Select one of these attacks and
describe how the attack was perpetrated and how extensive the network outage or damage was. Next,
investigate how the attack could have been mitigated or what mitigation techniques might have been
implemented to prevent future attacks. Finally, prepare a report based on the predefined form included within
this lab.
In Part 2, research network security audit tools and investigate one that can be used to identify host or
network device vulnerabilities. Create a one-page summary of the tool based on a predefined form included
within this lab. Prepare a short (510 minute) presentation to present to the class.
You may work in teams of two, with one person reporting on the network attack and the other reporting on the
security audit tools. All team members deliver a short overview of their findings. You can use live
demonstrations or PowerPoint to summarize your findings.

Required Resources

Computer with Internet access for research

Presentation computer with PowerPoint or other presentation software installed

Video projector and screen for demonstrations and presentations

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