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· Select a network traffic analysis tool after reviewing the resources in the Case Assignment Overivew.  Suggested tools include Microsoft Network Monitor (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4865), Capsa Free (http://www.colasoft.com/capsa-free), and WireShark (https://www.wireshark.org/download.html), although you can select any other tool you feel is worthwhile for the assignment.

· Gather some data from your home network using the selected tool.  You may not have a network, but you will still be able to gather data from your computer, the connection to the Internet, and the associated traffic.

· Write a paper summarizing your results that addresses the following:

o Describe the tool you selected and why you selected this tool.

o Describe the data you collected and how it can be used to identify threats to your network.

o Include a summary of the data and screen shots of the tool in use.

o Include a title page.

o Cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.

o Paper should be 3-4 double-spaced pages, excluding the title and reference pages.

o The paper will be assessed on your ability to consolidate ideas from your research and your understanding of the materials.