Performing A Security Assessment-This assignment uses a GCU-provided virtual machine that will be specified by your instructor.

A security assessment of a network infrastructure provides an organization with a way to identify vulnerabilities before they become a security threat.

Use your GCU-provided virtual machine environment as your security assessment platform.
Using Nmap, perform a network scan of your virtual network that you used in Topic 4. Ensure that you fingerprint both the OS and services for each of the targets.
Using OpenVAS, perform a vulnerability scan on both of the targets in your virtual network. Recommend to your organization methods to eliminate the vulnerabilities.
As you go, take instructional notes and screenshots that will help to reproduce your process using the “Report Template,” located in Class Resources.
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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