MN502 Laboratory 3 Keylogger and Data Breaches Assessment Answer

MN502 Network Security

Laboratory 3: Keylogger and data breaches

Description of the laboratory exercise:

In this laboratory, student will run and analyse a Keylogger tool. Examining and analysing of data breaches by breach type will be done to have a thorough understanding of the impact of these threats on an organisation.

Task 1: Keylogger

After completing all the steps in the manual for exercise one answer the following questions:

1. From your experience, explain what the Keylogger software is used for.
2. Discuss the potential threat it poses for an organisation.
3. Explain your view of using such software for positive purpose.

Task 2: Data breaches

After completing all the steps in the manual for exercise two answer the following questions:

1. From your experience what type of organisations faced more security threats as compared to others. 
2. Regarding question one, provide your opinion about the potential reasons for particular type of organisations.