Email and Web ServicesGRADED ASSIGNMENTS

ITT Technical Institute3825 West Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 600North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032

NT2670 E-Mail and Web ServicesWeek 3, Unit 3 Assignment 1Unit 3 Assignment 1: Choosing Port Scanning Software Course Objectives and Learning Outcomes

In this assignment, you will explain the purpose of port scanning and choose port scanning software to increase server security.

Assignment Requirements

Evaluate the following scenario:

In order to test server security your Senior Administrator has assigned you to run port scanning software to analyze servers and security. Search the Internet for and choose port scanning software to implement on your network.

Questions:1. What is port scanning?

2. What is the goal of port scanning?

3. Would you prefer an open source or proprietary port scanning software?

4. What port scanning software would you recommend to your Senior Administrator? Explain why.Suggested Resources:

NMAP.Org - http://nmap.org/Tenable Network Security - http://www.tenable.com/Required Resources

Internet access

Submission Requirements

Answer the questions in a 1-page Microsoft Word document; double-spaced; 12-pt. Times New Roman font. Include a cover page and Cite all sources used.Submit your document on the Coursesites website for grading.

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