Linux, Live CDs and Automated Tools

Answer the question, posting your initial response, minimum 250 Words. APA format and references. 100% original work, no plagiarism. 

Please utilize the items described in the lesson/resources or research conducted on the web to ensure your post contains the following;

Locate an automated assessment tool and detail what attackers use the tool for, the information it provides, and how organizations can protect themselves from it.