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Introduction

Concrete Experience

Objectives

Lesson Objectives

  • Understand how the ping method tests connectivity between network devices and measures packet loss and round-trip time.

  • Learn how DNS queries function to resolve domain names to IP addresses and how this process aids network communication.

  • Understand the purpose and methods of latency tests, which measure the delay in data transmission across a network and identify potential performance issues.

  • Learn how the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) method maps IP addresses to MAC addresses and its role in local network communication.

  • Understand the techniques and tools for local host detection to identify active devices within a local network.

  • Learn about the capabilities and methods of packet sniffer detection to identify and mitigate unauthorized network monitoring.

TLO Knowledge and Skills

Condition:

  • Given a classroom, applicable references, and a practical exercise, the Cyber Mission Force student will demonstrate an understanding of identifying hosts within a network environment.

Knowledge:

  • Ping Method
  • DNS Queries
  • Latency Tests
  • ARP Method
  • Local Host Detection
  • Capabilities of Packet Sniffer Detection

Skills:

  • Identify hosts within the network
  • Describe host discovery techniques