Assignment 1: Information from Devices

Assignment 1: Information from Devices

This discussion will help you to analyze the information that can be taken from various types of devices.

Tasks:

Read the "Switches, Routers, and Firewalls" chapter in your course textbook. The chapter focuses on switches, routers, and firewalls. Using one of these devices, discuss the information that can be taken from the device by an investigator. In addition, discuss the process of obtaining this information. Finally, discuss the pros and cons of your chosen device.

Note: Your response should rely upon at least two sources from professional literature—articles from peer-reviewed journals and relevant textbooks. Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources (APA); and use accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Submission Details:

By Saturday, October 1, 2016, in a minimum of 250 words, post your response to the below Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, October 5, 2016, review and comment on at least two of your peers' responses. Consider the following in your response:

• Provide a statement of clarification or a point of view with the rationale.
• Draw comparisons between the examples you provided and the examples submitted by your peers.

Discussion Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 40 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.