Security Administrator Street Smarts: A Real World Guide to CompTIA Security+™ Skills, Third Edition

Task 7.11: Logging and Recording Internet Activity

Have you ever wondered what types of activity are really happening on your Internet connection? There is a range of traffic, malware, exploits, and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks sweeping the Internet at any moment. One way to get a better idea of what type of activity is out there is by using a logging tool.

Scenario

Your organization has decided to get proactive about monitoring Internet activity and network traffic. You have been asked to set up a logging device to review and monitor network traffic.

Scope of Task

Duration

This task should take about 30 minutes.

Setup

For this task, you’ll need a Windows computer, access to the Administrator account, and an Internet connection.

Caveat

Logging ...