Topic: Cybersecurity

Description:

You are tasked with creating a covert channel, which is a method of communication that hides the existence of the communication. In this project, you will develop a user interface that facilitates data transmission through this covert channel. The transmitted data will be analyzed using the SNORT IDS$/$IPS tool to assess its ability to detect the contents of the payload.

Instructions:

Design User Interface:

Develop a user interface $($UI$)$ that allows users to input and transmit data. This UI should facilitate the transmission of data over the covert channel you will create.

Implement Covert Channel:

Develop the covert channel mechanism that hides the transmission of data. This could involve techniques such as encryption, or manipulating network protocols to conceal the communication.

Set Up SNORT:

Install and configure SNORT, an open$-$source network intrusion detection and prevention system. Familiarize yourself with SNORT rules and how they are used to detect anomalies in network traffic.

Test Without Covert Channel:

Conduct initial tests using SNORT without the covert channel to establish a baseline. SNORT should be able to detect the presence of transmitted data in the payload.

Implement Covert Channel and Test:

Integrate the covert channel into your user interface and data transmission process. Transmit data through the covert channel and analyze it using SNORT. SNORT should not be able to detect the presence of transmitted data due to the covert nature of the channel.

Analyze Results:

Compare the results of SNORT detection with and without the covert channel. Evaluate the effectiveness of the covert channel in evading detection by SNORT.

Documentation and Report:

Document your implementation process, including details of the covert channel design and how SNORT was configured and tested. Write a report summarizing your findings, including any challenges faced and recommendations.