· Select a network traffic analysis tool after reviewing the resources in the Case Assignment Overivew.  Suggested tools include Microsoft Network Monitor ( http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=4865 ), Capsa Free ( http://www.colasoft.com/capsa-free ), and WireShark (https://www.wireshark.org/download.html ), although you can select any other tool you feel is worthwhile for the assignment.

· Gather some data from your home network using the selected tool.  You may not have a network, but you will still be able to gather data from your computer, the connection to the Internet, and the associated traffic.

· Write a paper summarizing your results that addresses the following:

· Describe the tool you selected and why you selected this tool.

· Describe the data you collected and how it can be used to identify threats to your network.

· Include a summary of the data and screen shots of the tool in use.

· Include a title page.

· Cite all sources and provide a reference list at the end of your paper.

· Paper should be 3-4 double-spaced pages, excluding the title and reference pages.

· The paper will be assessed on your ability to consolidate ideas from your research and your understanding of the materials.