A short lecture that I gave to the Information and Computer Security class at Mississippi State University this semester

1. Ten security tools you can
pick up and use right now
(and a few extras)
CSE 4/6243
January 28, 2008
Wesley McGrew rwm8@cse.msstate.edu

2. Introduction
Focus is on “everyday” kinds of tools.
Many security tools are double-edged swords
The same tool that can be used to test your
defenses can be used in an attack
Use these tools in the lab! Never attack a
network or system without explicit and specific
permission!

3. Introduction
This list is inspired by previous “tool” lectures
given by Russ Ward and myself
http://sectools.org/ also a great resource
Focus is on free tools, unless otherwise stated
also plenty of good commercial tools out there,
such as Core Impact