System Vulnerabilities and Hacker Characteristics

ASSIGNMENT 1
Write a one-page paper using Week 2 reading material to answer the following question.

Kizza, J. (2017). Guide to computer network security (4th ed.). London: Springer.
o  Chapter 3: Security Motives and Threats to Computer Networks
o  Chapter 4: Introduction to Computer Network Vulnerabilities
o  Chapter 5: Cyber Crimes and Hackers

What are the best ways to identify system vulnerabilities?

ASSIGNMENT 2
Write two solid pages referencing Week 2 reading material and videos.

Kizza, J. (2017). Guide to computer network security (4th ed.). London: Springer.
o  Chapter 3: Security Motives and Threats to Computer Networks
o  Chapter 4: Introduction to Computer Network Vulnerabilities
o  Chapter 5: Cyber Crimes and Hackers

Based on the assigned videos for this week, what are some of the characteristics exhibited by Robert Hanssen and the hackers profiled by Misha Glenny? In your opinion, can there be anything done proactively to mitigate against this type of talent being used for criminal purposes?