Q.1 Go online and search for free tools that can scan a PC for vulnerabilities.
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Q.1 Go online and search for free tools that can scan a PC for vulnerabilities. Select two such tools and review them. Compare their capabilities, features, and ease of use. Even though such products are free, does this fact make them more worthwhile than a commercial program that performs the same tasks? Why or why not?
Q. 2 This chapter discusses the SonicWALL and D-Link firewalls for use in SOHO environments. Go online and locate hardware-based firewalls from other vendors that are comparable to these firewalls. Compare specifications and cost. As much as possible, try to determine which of these firewalls would be easiest for an inexperienced administrator to use.
Q. 3
Use the Web, newsgroups, bulletin boards, and other online resources to “lurk” within the hacker community. Find online spaces where hackers meet and share information, to see what they are like and how they operate. However, do not participate in any discussions, post any messages, or do anything that might reveal your identity. Simply browse these resources and see what kinds of information you find. Prepare a report to share your findings with the rest of the class.
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According to Chegg guidelines we are allowed to answer only Q.1, So please repost others. It would be helpful.
As per question We select two Vulnerability Scanners i.e. OpenVAS and Nexpose
So discuss about these two is as follows :
OpenVAS :
Nexpose :
Yes this fact(Free or not) make them more worthwhile than commercial programs even if they do same task. If you pay for anything means there is some extra things which we can use besides free softwares. if you pay there is something extra than free softwares.
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