1.

How did Mike Lynn explain his purpose in exposing the vulnerability in the
Cisco Internet operating system? What other purposes might Lynn have in
making his presentation?

He explains his purpose in exposing the vulnerabilities in Cisco ISO by

having a conference with the hackers and crackers. He said that by means of
Cisco ISO you can build a network worm that could propagate itself as it attacks
and takes control over routers across the internet. He also explains on how a
missile built that can be use to attack an enemy.

Lynn also want the internet companies to be alert and put a great security
system for them not to experienced attacks from that threats. And to tell people of
some solutions on how to prevent these.

2. What types of perpetrators might be interested in exploiting the vulnerability

in the Cisco Internet operating system?

One of the perpetrators that will be interested in that vulnerability is an

industrial spy, because by means of these, they can easily make use other
information which is highly protected. Another is a cyber criminal. These type of
perpetrator is focuses its material benefit. By means of Cisco ISO vulnerability,
they can use others account and declare as their property.

3. What factors do the government and industry have to consider in dealing

with the hacker and cracker community?

They should equip with all knowledge that they need and all the policy
regarding security. By means of this government have the right to know if the
hackers action is right or wrong. Because we all know that theres no
consequences waiting for the illegal hackers and crackers. So to avoid them
doing unethical behavior, they should know all the policy regarding security.