cyber-criminal

Assignment: Footprinting

Since you did such a superb job deciphering the mysterious communiqué, the joint task force has asked for your assistance again with a new case. They have asked you to plan and conduct the preliminary passive scan. Using what you learned in class, conduct data gathering and footprinting on a website of your choice and prepare to provide your findings to the task force.

Write a paper in which you answer the following:

    1. Describe all preplanning activities prior to conducting the passive scan on the target site.
    2. Explain what tools are required to conduct a passive scan on a website or company.
    3. Outline the procedures and results of the data gathering, noting any flaws or weaknesses.
    4. Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as quality resources.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Identify common information-gathering tools and techniques.
  • Explain the process of network traffic analysis and sniffing and their appropriate tools.
  • Compare and contrast defensive technologies.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in cybercrime techniques and response.
  • Write clearly and concisely about topics related to cybercrime techniques and response using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.

Note: Use quality resources and assignment will be check for plagiarism.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

Describe all preplanning activities prior to conducting the passive scan on the target site.–

Levels of Achievement:

Novice 0 (0%) – 15.52 (20.7%)

Competent 15.75 (21%) – 17.78 (23.7%)

Proficient 18 (24%) – 20.02 (26.7%)

Exemplary 20.25 (27%) – 22.5 (30%)

Explain what tools are required to conduct a passive scan on a website or company.–

Levels of Achievement:

Novice 0 (0%) – 15.52 (20.7%)

Competent 15.75 (21%) – 17.78 (23.7%)

Proficient 18 (24%) – 20.02 (26.7%)

Exemplary 20.25 (27%) – 22.5 (30%)

Outline the procedures and results of the data gathering, noting any flaws or weaknesses.–

Levels of Achievement:

Novice 0 (0%) – 15.52 (20.7%)

Competent 15.75 (21%) – 17.78 (23.7%)

Proficient 18 (24%) – 20.02 (26.7%)

Exemplary 20.25 (27%) – 22.5 (30%)

Provide and utilize at least three reputable references.–

Levels of Achievement:

Novice 0 (0%) – 2.59 (3.45%)

Competent 2.62 (3.5%) – 2.96 (3.95%)

Proficient 3 (4%) – 3.34 (4.45%)

Exemplary 3.38 (4.5%) – 3.75 (5%)

Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements.–

Levels of Achievement:

Novice 0 (0%) – 2.59 (3.45%)

Competent 2.62 (3.5%) – 2.96 (3.95%)

Proficient 3 (4%) – 3.34 (4.45%)

Exemplary 3.38 (4.5%) – 3.75 (5%)