Chapter 7, Problem 3CEDQ

Explanation of Solution

Miller’s hacking attempt:

• Miller is required to attach tools such as fully explained network diagram of the SLS company with all the required files along with the access code that are required in attacking the network.
• The attack is made to the network using client VPN (Virtual Private Network) and was identified that front door was closed.
• Since, it is found closed doors at the front, the connection was tried to establish using a dial-up connection and it was again redirected to same authentication server that is used by the Virtual Private Network which made first attempt failure.
• The next option that miller preferred is installing the Zombie program at the company’s extranet quality assurance server and this approach also directed towards the failure because of the firewall and control policies defined in it...