Digital forensic 5 | Criminal homework help

 From corporate America to the local town’s little league, we rely on digital networks to communicate, store information, and conduct transactions. Securing these networks is critical to prevent cyber-attacks and thwart any criminal activity. Network Security encompasses a multitude of techniques and methodologies. For this unit’s discussion, we want to explore packet sniffers.

• Define what a packet sniffer is. 
• How do these packet sniffers work? 
• How are packet sniffers used to prevent Network attacks? 
• Research a specific packet sniffer and explain its features.