IT374M2-2: Illustrate the information gathering process for a target environment. GEL-7.5: Evaluate ethical rules a

IT374M2-2: Illustrate the information gathering process for a target environment.

GEL-7.5: Evaluate ethical rules applicable to the field of study.

Part 1: General Penetration Testing Framework

Instructions

Kali Linux contains dozens of security and assessment tools. In this Assessment, you are going to passively scan your network to find live hosts. Passive scanning is the preferred method of hackers or security engineers who wish to remain quiet. You will perform an active and a passive scan. The instructions are below: 

Passive Scan:

1.   Open a terminal screen

2.   Enter in the command netdiscover -p

Active Scan:

Enter the command netdiscover -i eth0

a.    You may have a different interface in use. Find the interface in use by entering the command ifconfig -a. You will need to find the interface that has an IP address assigned. 

Saving Output in Linux:

You can save the output of a command by using the “>” symbol and indicating a file name. Enter the following command to practice: netdiscover -i eth0 > ActiveScan.txt

This will save the output of the netdiscover command to a file named ActiveScan.txt.

Part 2: Ethics

Security auditors deploy many of the tools routinely used by penetration testers of an organization’s security staff during their security assessments. The key difference is that they are performed by an independent auditor. Auditors provide an impartial and unbiased view of the state the security landscape of an organization. Using credible sources, outline the rules of engagement (best practices) that a security auditor would follow as an ethical practicing professional (minimum 250 words).

Minimum Submission Requirements

• This Assessment should be a Microsoft Word (minimum 2 pages) document, in addition to the title and reference pages.
• Respond to the questions in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your paper should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
• Your paper must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
• Your paper should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
• Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
• A separate page at the end of your research paper should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
• Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations were appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. For assistance with APA requirements, please go to APA Style Central. You will find the link in the Academic Tools section of the course. (It should include a cover sheet, paper is double spaced, in Times New Roman 12-point font, correct citations, Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors, and correct references at the bottom of the last page.)

If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. It violates the University Honor Code, and the offense is subject to disciplinary action. You are expected to be the sole author of your work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Whether the action is intentional or not, it still constitutes plagiarism.

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Review the rubric before beginning this activity.