20TD02X_BTL1_Repos - itnett/FTD02H-N GitHub Wiki
For a Blue Level 1 focus in the H4cker GitHub repository, here are some relevant labs and resources to get you started:
Key Lab Areas for Blue Level 1
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Linux Hardening
- Lab Guide: This includes practical steps for securing Linux systems. Topics cover securing SSH, configuring firewalls, managing user privileges, and applying security patches. This guide helps in building a robust defense mechanism for Linux servers.
- Lab Guide PDF: Linux Hardening Lab Guide β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/linux-hardening/Lab_Guide.pdf).
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Threat Hunting
- Zeek Tips: This section provides instructions on using Zeek (formerly known as Bro) for network traffic analysis. It covers how to process PCAP files and analyze logs for signs of malicious activity.
- Practical Commands: Instructions on importing Zeek logs into RITA (Real Intelligence Threat Analytics) and using commands to identify potential threats such as beaconing, long connections, and covert DNS channels.
- Zeek Tips Page: Threat Hunting with Zeek β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/threat_hunting/zeek-tips.md).
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Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)
- This area provides resources and tools to respond to security incidents effectively, including analyzing compromised systems and performing forensic investigations.
- Directory: Explore the
dfir
folder for various tools and guides.
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Build Your Own Lab
- Setup Guide: Instructions for setting up your own cybersecurity lab, including recommendations for Linux distributions like Kali Linux, Parrot, and BlackArch, and tools for penetration testing and security assessment.
- Guide URL: Build Your Own Lab β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/build_your_own_lab/README.md).
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Cheat Sheets
- Quick reference guides for various tools and techniques, including firewalls, network scanning, and more.
- Cheat Sheets Directory: Cheat Sheets β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/README.md).
These resources provide a solid foundation for anyone starting with Blue Level 1 tasks in cybersecurity. They cover essential defensive techniques, tools, and practices to enhance your skills in protecting and responding to security threats. For more detailed information and additional resources, you can explore the H4cker GitHub repository directly.
For Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1), the H4cker repository includes several additional relevant labs and resources. Here are some more labs that you can explore:
Additional Relevant Labs
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Network Defense and Monitoring
- PCAP Analysis: This section provides various packet capture (PCAP) files for practice. You can use tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and Zeek to analyze network traffic and identify malicious activity.
- Directory: PCAP Files
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Incident Response
- DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response): This section includes tools and methodologies for responding to security incidents, analyzing compromised systems, and performing forensic investigations.
- Directory: DFIR Resources
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Windows Security
- Windows Hardening: Guides and tools to secure Windows systems, including user account control, patch management, and security policies.
- Directory: Windows Security
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Cloud Security
- Cloud Resources: This section covers cloud security tools and best practices for platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
- Directory: Cloud Security Resources
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Honeypots and Honeynets
- Honeypots: Guides on setting up and using honeypots to detect and analyze malicious activity within a controlled environment.
- Directory: Honeypots and Honeynets
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Threat Hunting
- Tools and Techniques: Practical guides for threat hunting, including using SIEM tools, anomaly detection, and network traffic analysis.
- Directory: Threat Hunting
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OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
- OSINT Tools: Resources and tools for gathering and analyzing open-source intelligence to support threat detection and investigation.
- Directory: OSINT Resources
These labs and resources provide comprehensive coverage of defensive cybersecurity techniques, suitable for someone at the Blue Team Level 1 stage. They offer practical, hands-on experience with a variety of tools and scenarios to help you build and enhance your defensive skills. For more detailed instructions and access to these resources, you can visit the H4cker GitHub repository β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker) β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/build_your_own_lab/README.md) β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/linux-hardening/Lab_Guide.pdf) β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/threat_hunting/zeek-tips.md) β(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/README.md).
Here are several GitHub repositories relevant for Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) activities, focusing on defensive cybersecurity skills:
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Awesome Cybersecurity Blue Team
- A curated collection of resources, tools, and other useful items for blue teams. This includes cloud security, distributed monitoring, Kubernetes security, and DevSecOps tools. It's an excellent repository for finding tools and guides for setting up defensive security measures β(https://github.com/fabacab/awesome-cybersecurity-blueteam).
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- This repository offers nearly 50 practical tasks designed to enhance defensive skills. Projects cover lab setups, SOC monitoring, incident response, forensics, malware analysis, detection engineering, threat hunting, and scripting and automation for blue teams β(https://github.com/cqawam/50-blueteam-projects).
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- Contains a variety of tools and techniques for blue team and incident response, including digital forensics tools like SANS SIFT, The Sleuth Kit, and Autopsy. These resources help in investigating incidents, responding to threats, and performing forensic analysis on compromised systems β(https://github.com/A-poc/BlueTeam-Tools).
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- A collection of software, libraries, learning tutorials, documents, and technical resources about Blue Team cybersecurity. It includes tools for distributed monitoring, Kubernetes security, and communication security, making it a comprehensive resource for blue teamers β(https://github.com/paulveillard/cybersecurity-blue-team).
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Blue Team Tools by SimeonOnSecurity
- This repository provides a collection of scripts, tools, and configurations for various operating systems and applications, assisting in impromptu blue team defense under active threats. It includes resources for Linux and Windows hardening, incident response, and firewall configurations β(https://github.com/simeononsecurity/Blue-Team-Tools).
These repositories collectively offer a broad range of tools, projects, and learning materials suitable for enhancing Blue Team defensive capabilities at a foundational level. They cover various aspects of cybersecurity, including system hardening, threat detection, incident response, and digital forensics.
Here are several additional GitHub repositories that are relevant for Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) activities, focusing on defensive cybersecurity skills:
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- This repository provides a collection of labs specifically designed for blue team activities. It includes resources for setting up security incident and event management (SIEM) systems and other blue team-focused labs.
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- A comprehensive collection of tools and resources for blue team operations, including incident response management consoles, evidence collection tools, and security monitoring systems like Wazuh and Zeek.
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- This repository contains notes and resources for detecting and preventing cyber attacks. Topics covered include email analysis, file analysis, log analysis, malware analysis, memory forensics, and packet analysis.
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- Provides a list of resources to build an enterprise-grade home lab. It includes tools for incident response, network discovery, vulnerability management, and hardware recommendations for setting up your lab.
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- A collection of software, libraries, tutorials, documents, and books related to blue team cybersecurity. It covers distributed monitoring, Kubernetes security, communication security, and more.
These repositories offer a wealth of practical exercises, tools, and resources to help you build and enhance your defensive cybersecurity skills at a foundational level. For detailed instructions and access to these resources, visit the respective GitHub links provided above.
Creating a 100-day plan with 100 labs for Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) is a comprehensive way to build and enhance your defensive cybersecurity skills. Hereβs a detailed approach with daily learning goals, setups, and resources:
Week 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Day 1-7: Understanding Cybersecurity Basics
- Learning Goals: Introduction to cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and the role of a blue team.
- Lab Resources:
Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment
Day 8-14: Lab Setup
- Learning Goals: Setting up a virtual lab environment using VirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux, and Windows VMs.
- Lab Resources:
Week 3: Network Security Basics
Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals
- Learning Goals: Understanding basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
- Lab Resources:
Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis
Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek
- Learning Goals: Analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and Zeek.
- Lab Resources:
Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems
Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring Snort and Suricata.
- Lab Resources:
Week 6: Incident Response and Management
Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning
- Learning Goals: Understanding incident response lifecycle, creating an incident response plan.
- Lab Resources:
Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics
Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Learning Goals: Basic concepts in digital forensics, tools and techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 8: Forensic Analysis
Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis
- Learning Goals: Performing forensic analysis on disk images, memory dumps.
- Lab Resources:
Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics
Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Basics of malware analysis, static and dynamic analysis techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis
Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Advanced malware analysis techniques, reverse engineering.
- Lab Resources:
Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals
Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Introduction to threat hunting concepts, methodologies.
- Lab Resources:
Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting
Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Practical threat hunting exercises using ELK Stack, Splunk.
- Lab Resources:
Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring SIEM systems, understanding their role.
- Lab Resources:
Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases
Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis
- Learning Goals: Practical use cases for SIEM, detecting and analyzing security incidents.
- Lab Resources:
Week 15: Final Project and Review
Day 99-100: Final Project and Review
- Learning Goals: Apply learned skills in a comprehensive final project, review and reflect.
- Lab Resources:
This 100-day plan with 100 labs provides a structured approach to gaining practical blue team skills. By the end of this journey, you will have a solid foundation in various aspects of cybersecurity defense, ready to tackle real-world challenges.
To enhance the "20TD02X_BTL1_Repos" article on GitHub, you can add a variety of additional resources and links to provide a more comprehensive guide for readers. Here are some suggestions:
Additional Resources and Links
Learning Platforms
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Cybrary
- Cybrary - Cybersecurity Courses
- Provides a range of free and premium courses on cybersecurity topics.
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TryHackMe
- TryHackMe
- Offers hands-on labs and exercises for learning cybersecurity in a practical, gamified environment.
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Hacker101
- Hacker101
- Free web security training by HackerOne with videos and CTF challenges.
Blue Team Resources
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Awesome Blue Team
- Awesome Blue Team
- A curated list of awesome resources, tools, and other shiny things for cybersecurity blue teams.
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Blue Team Labs Online
- Blue Team Labs Online
- Platform providing real-world simulated blue team exercises and labs.
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Security Onion
- Security Onion
- Free and open-source Linux distribution for threat hunting, enterprise security monitoring, and log management.
Incident Response and Forensics
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SANS DFIR
- SANS Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Offers a wealth of resources, including whitepapers, tools, and training courses for digital forensics and incident response.
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Autopsy
- Autopsy Digital Forensics
- An open-source digital forensics platform for analyzing hard drives and smartphones efficiently.
Network Security and Monitoring
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Wireshark
- Wireshark
- Network protocol analyzer that lets you capture and interactively browse the traffic running on a computer network.
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Zeek (formerly Bro)
- Zeek Network Security Monitor
- Powerful network analysis framework that focuses on security monitoring.
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Suricata
- Suricata IDS/IPS/NSM engine
- Open-source threat detection engine with intrusion detection and prevention capabilities.
Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
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OWASP
- OWASP Foundation
- A non-profit foundation that works to improve the security of software through community-led open-source software projects.
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Metasploit
- Metasploit Framework
- The world's most used penetration testing software for verifying vulnerabilities.
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OpenVAS
- OpenVAS
- Open source vulnerability scanner and manager.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
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ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
- ELK Stack
- Provides a comprehensive solution for searching, analyzing, and visualizing log data.
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Wazuh
- Wazuh - Open Source Security Monitoring
- Comprehensive SIEM solution for threat detection, integrity monitoring, incident response, and compliance.
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Splunk
- Splunk
- Platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data via a web-style interface.
Practical Labs and Exercises
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Practical Malware Analysis Labs
- Practical Malware Analysis Labs
- Free malware analysis labs that complement the "Practical Malware Analysis" book.
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CyberDefenders
- CyberDefenders CTFs
- Platform offering CTFs and blue team challenges to enhance practical cybersecurity skills.
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Blue Team Labs Online
- Blue Team Labs Online
- Provides blue team-focused practical labs and challenges in a gamified environment.
Additional GitHub Repositories
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CyberSec Blue Team
- CyberSec Blue Team
- A comprehensive collection of resources, tools, and methodologies for blue team cybersecurity professionals.
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50 Blue Team Projects
- 50 Blue Team Projects
- A list of blue team tasks and projects to enhance defensive skills against cyber threats.
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Blue Team Tools
- Blue Team Tools
- Collection of tools and techniques for blue team and incident response activities.
By integrating these additional resources and links, your article will provide a richer, more comprehensive guide for readers looking to enhance their blue team skills.
Week 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Day 1-7: Understanding Cybersecurity Basics
- Learning Goals: Introduction to cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and the role of a blue team.
- Lab Resources:
Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment
Day 8-14: Lab Setup
- Learning Goals: Setting up a virtual lab environment using VirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux, and Windows VMs.
- Lab Resources:
Week 3: Network Security Basics
Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals
- Learning Goals: Understanding basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
- Lab Resources:
Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis
Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek
- Learning Goals: Analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and Zeek.
- Lab Resources:
Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems
Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring Snort and Suricata.
- Lab Resources:
Week 6: Incident Response and Management
Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning
- Learning Goals: Understanding incident response lifecycle, creating an incident response plan.
- Lab Resources:
Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics
Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Learning Goals: Basic concepts in digital forensics, tools and techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 8: Forensic Analysis
Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis
- Learning Goals: Performing forensic analysis on disk images, memory dumps.
- Lab Resources:
Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics
Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Basics of malware analysis, static and dynamic analysis techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis
Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Advanced malware analysis techniques, reverse engineering.
- Lab Resources:
Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals
Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Introduction to threat hunting concepts, methodologies.
- Lab Resources:
Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting
Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Practical threat hunting exercises using ELK Stack, Splunk.
- Lab Resources:
Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring SIEM systems, understanding their role.
- Lab Resources:
Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases
Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis
- Learning Goals: Practical use cases for SIEM, detecting and analyzing security incidents.
- Lab Resources:
Week 15: Final Project and Review
Day 99-100: Final Project and Review
- Learning Goals: Apply learned skills in a comprehensive final project, review and reflect.
- Lab Resources:
Additional Resources and Repositories
- General Resources:
This extended and improved 100-day plan incorporates additional resources and repositories to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience for building Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1) skills.
Week 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity
Day 1-7: Understanding Cybersecurity Basics
- Learning Goals: Introduction to cybersecurity concepts, terminology, and the role of a blue team.
- Lab Resources:
Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment
Day 8-14: Lab Setup
- Learning Goals: Setting up a virtual lab environment using VirtualBox/VMware, Kali Linux, and Windows VMs.
- Lab Resources:
Week 3: Network Security Basics
Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals
- Learning Goals: Understanding basic networking concepts, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
- Lab Resources:
Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis
Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek
- Learning Goals: Analyzing network traffic with Wireshark and Zeek.
- Lab Resources:
Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems
Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring Snort and Suricata.
- Lab Resources:
Week 6: Incident Response and Management
Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning
- Learning Goals: Understanding incident response lifecycle, creating an incident response plan.
- Lab Resources:
Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics
Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Learning Goals: Basic concepts in digital forensics, tools and techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 8: Forensic Analysis
Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis
- Learning Goals: Performing forensic analysis on disk images, memory dumps.
- Lab Resources:
Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics
Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Basics of malware analysis, static and dynamic analysis techniques.
- Lab Resources:
Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis
Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis
- Learning Goals: Advanced malware analysis techniques, reverse engineering.
- Lab Resources:
Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals
Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Introduction to threat hunting concepts, methodologies.
- Lab Resources:
Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting
Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting
- Learning Goals: Practical threat hunting exercises using ELK Stack, Splunk.
- Lab Resources:
Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration
- Learning Goals: Setting up and configuring SIEM systems, understanding their role.
- Lab Resources:
Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases
Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis
- Learning Goals: Practical use cases for SIEM, detecting and analyzing security incidents.
- Lab Resources:
Week 15: Final Project and Review
Day 99-100: Final Project and Review
- Learning Goals: Apply learned skills in a comprehensive final project, review and reflect.
- Lab Resources: