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Internet Security Lab: Identifying and Addressing Vulnerabilities - Prof. Wayne Summers, Lab Reports of Data Structures and Algorithms

Columbus State University (CSU)Data Structures and Algorithms
Prof. Wayne Summers

In this lab exercise, students test their computer's internet security by using gibson research corporation's shieldsup! and cerberus internet scanner (cis) tools. They identify open ports, running services, and vulnerabilities, and take steps to address the issues. Students learn about the importance of securing their systems and the benefits of using security scanning tools.

Typology: Lab Reports

Pre 2010

Uploaded on 08/04/2009

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LAB 2: Vulnerabilities
Materials Needed:
4) Computer
5) Internet connection
Activity
1) In this exercise, you will test your computer for Internet Security.
Go to Gibson Research Corporation’s Web site at grc.com
Click on the ShieldsUp! link and click on the Test My Shields!
i. Describe the vulnerabilities found on your computer.
Click on the Probe My Ports!
i. Describe the ports that are open and what services are running on these
ports.
How secure is your system? Explain
2) Cerberus Internet Scanner (CIS) is a free security scanner written and maintained by
Cerberus Information Security, Ltd., and is designed to help administrators locate and fix
security holes in their computer systems. In this exercise, you will scan your own
computer to determine the processes running and any obvious vulnerability.
Download and install the scanner from www.cerberus-infosec.co.uk/cis.shtml
Scan your own computer (127.0.0.1).
Review the results of the scan.
Briefly describe what you found.
Select two of the vulnerabilities found on your system, make the recommended
modification, rerun the scan, and note that the vulnerability is no longer listed.
Briefly discuss this.
How secure is your computer?

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LAB 2: Vulnerabilities

Materials Needed:

  1. Computer
  2. Internet connection Activity
  3. In this exercise, you will test your computer for Internet Security.  Go to Gibson Research Corporation’s Web site at grc.com  Click on the ShieldsUp! link and click on the Test My Shields! i. Describe the vulnerabilities found on your computer.  Click on the Probe My Ports! i. Describe the ports that are open and what services are running on these ports.  How secure is your system? Explain
  4. Cerberus Internet Scanner (CIS) is a free security scanner written and maintained by Cerberus Information Security, Ltd., and is designed to help administrators locate and fix security holes in their computer systems. In this exercise, you will scan your own computer to determine the processes running and any obvious vulnerability.  Download and install the scanner from www.cerberus-infosec.co.uk/cis.shtml  Scan your own computer (127.0.0.1).  Review the results of the scan.  Briefly describe what you found.  Select two of the vulnerabilities found on your system, make the recommended modification, rerun the scan, and note that the vulnerability is no longer listed. Briefly discuss this.  How secure is your computer?