Understanding the basic tools needed to perform a vulnerability analysis allows a better understanding of the technical capa

Understanding the basic tools needed to perform a vulnerability analysis allows a better understanding of the technical capabilities and limitations associated with scanning technologies.

Part 1:

Complete the following:

• View the "Vulnerability Scanning Lab" video, located in the Class Resources.
• Provide screenshots and information related to vulnerabilities against Kioptrix 3, Nmap -p- -A #, Kioptrix 3 website, Kioptrix 3 website page source, dirb command, Nikto, and OWASP ZAP.

Part 2:

Write a 250- to 500-word lab report and include a title page, table of contents, overview, and summary. Address the following in the summary:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of applications if they were directly related to a financial institution, government entity, or an ecommerce website in terms of cybersecurity in preventing crime and abuse.
• Describe potential vulnerabilities with Nmap -p- -A #, Kioptrix 3 website, Kioptrix 3 website source page, Nikto, and OWASP ZAP.
• Identify at least two different potential web extensions that could provide information to an attacker and describe why it is dangerous.
• Explain a defensive strategy to offset the vulnerability.
• APA style is required for the body of this assignment.