Discussion questions!

Discussion questions

Week 1:

"Networking Forensics using Wireshark"

What uses can you think of for a network traffic analyzer? In a few sentences describe how Wireshark assists investigators? Share what you have learned about Wireshark. Learning to master Wireshark can be done online. What Internet sites could you use as a resource for learning this valuable open source tool? Share with your classmates, and provide links to any useful resource you find.

Additional post option: Now that you have some useful insight on Wireshark, what would you monitor on your network? Tip: If you download and play with this tool, don’t log “all traffic” or the resulting huge file might fill up your entire hard drive quickly!

Week 2:

"Investigating Web Attacks

Review https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Main_Page (OWASP). After reviewing the site, what are your thoughts about the OWASP project and why do you think this would be a useful resource. Be detailed in your response so we can see what you’ve learned.  What do you think is a useful purpose of WebGoat? Share a couple of tools from this site with your classmates, and provide a summary of how you think the tool could be useful to you in an investigation. Share the links with your classmates.

Additional post option: What are the top 10 mistakes made in web development that can be exploited? How might this knowledge help you as a network or security administrator?

Week 3:

"Investigating Database Attacks"

A company has a potential case involving their trademark. Describe some steps you might suggest at a meeting with the officers of the corporation to investigate a crime involving trademark infringement?  What about if it were a sexual harassment case?. What are the similarities or differences between the two types of cases?

Additional post option: Describe the steps you would suggest for investigating a corporate espionage case.

Week 4:

This (Forensic Technology) is a field of constant change and challenges, and one that requires training and preparation. What steps do you think you will take to stay current in forensic investigation? How will an industry certification in Computer Hacking Forensic Investigation help your career? Are there any other certifications that could be useful in your career pursuits? List them with links to helpful resources you want to share with your classmates.