Week 7

Net cat is just another tool used to test machines and networks with the main difference over nmap being the ability to read as well as write. Net cat is important to know because it is widely regarded as one of the most popular tools among security professionals. The reading clearly notes that net cat should not be loaded onto production systems.

My question for the class would be since net car can read and write when is it better to use nmap instead of netcat? It seems that net cat has more features.

News for the week:

http://www.securityweek.com/north-korea-suspected-hacking-seoul-subway-operator-mp

North Korea launched a cyber-attack on South Korea’s subway system. I thought this was interesting because when we think about who we need to worry about with Cyber Security I think we often think about the same countries we need to worry about with military might but cyber-attacks sort of even the playing field in some ways and allows anyone to be a massive force.