Scalability Assessments for the Malicious Activity Simulation Tool (MAST)
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Authors
Longoria, Jr., Ray
Subjects
Red Teams
Malware
Network Security
Training
Computer Network Defense
Simulation
Scalability
Malware
Network Security
Training
Computer Network Defense
Simulation
Scalability
Advisors
Singh, Gurminder
Gibson, John H.
Date of Issue
2012-09
Date
Sep-12
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
MAST Malicious Activity Simulation Tool aims to support the conduct of network administrator security training on the very network that the administrator is supposed to manage. A key element of MAST is to use malware mimics to simulate malware behavior. Malware mimics look and behave like real malware except for the damage that real malware causes. MAST enhances training by providing realistic scenarios that are dynamic, repeatable, and provide relevant feedback. This thesis is meant to test the scalability characteristics of MAST. Specifically, we show that an exponential increase in clients using the MAST software does not impact network and system resources significantly. Additionally, we demonstrate and discuss how MAST is installed on a new network, and delivers feedback to the organization being trained.
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Thesis
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Computer Science
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.