by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
Setup a Vulnerability Scanner Overview A vulnerability scanner is a computer program designed to scan and assess computer, networks, servers, and application for known weaknesses. Setup an open source or trial version vulnerability scanner program. Initialize test...
by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
Nmap Tool & Scanning Overview Nmap is a free, open source network scanner used to discover hosts and services on a computer network. Nmap provides a number of features for probing computer networks, including operating system detection and more. Configure virtual...
by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
Honeypot Testing Overview A honeypot is a computer security mechanism or “trap” set to detect and deflect unauthorized attempts for proprietary and confidential information. Set up an open source honeypot and try accessing the confidential information....
by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
DNS Server & Security Overview Domain name system (DNS) is a naming system for computers connected to the Internet or private network to resolve a domain name to an IP address or vice versa. Exploitation of DNS can trick users into visiting fakes websites,...
by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
Setup and Secure a Web Server Overview A web server is a computer that stores web server software and website information (HTML, Javascript, images, data, etc). Create a web server using virtualization software and a popular web server service such as Apache. Research...
by Grant Collins | May 17, 2020 | Projects
Setup and Configure an Open Source Firewall Overview A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of security rules. Firewalls typically establish a barrier between a trusted internal network...
