assignment: 04.06 ids project

Intrusion Detection Systems Project

Instructions:

Research the following network monitoring tools and answer the questions regarding these network monitoring tools. You will present your findings with a slideshow, a video, or another creative outlet.

Your presentation/slide show must include the following monitoring tools and answers to the following questions:

NetSpot (https://www.netspotapp.com/)

1. What is one example of the way NetSpot can be used to improve the security of a network?
2. What is one example of the way a cybercriminal might use NetSpot for nefarious purposes?

InSSIDer Infopage (https://www.metageek.com/products/inssider/)

1. What is InSSIDer, and what does it do?
2. Why would someone use InSSIDer?

Nmap (https://nmap.org/)

1. What is Nmap, and why do network administrators find it useful?
2. What is the primary goal of Nmap? Who else might find it useful?

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (https://www.solarwinds.com/)

1. What is SolarWinds, and who would want to use it?
2. What are some advanced features of SolarWinds?

What to Submit

Review the project rubric before submitting your final work. You will submit your presentation/slide show to your instructor.

Grading Rubric

(100 points).