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

  1. Linux Hardening

  2. Threat Hunting

  3. 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.
  4. Build Your Own Lab

  5. Cheat Sheets

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Windows Security

    • Windows Hardening: Guides and tools to secure Windows systems, including user account control, patch management, and security policies.
    • Directory: Windows Security
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Threat Hunting

    • Tools and Techniques: Practical guides for threat hunting, including using SIEM tools, anomaly detection, and network traffic analysis.
    • Directory: Threat Hunting
  7. 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 ❞(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker) ❞(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/build_your_own_lab/README.md) ❞(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/linux-hardening/Lab_Guide.pdf) ❞(https://github.com/The-Art-of-Hacking/h4cker/blob/master/threat_hunting/zeek-tips.md) ❞(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:

  1. 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 ❞(https://github.com/fabacab/awesome-cybersecurity-blueteam).
  2. 50 Blue Team Projects

    • 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 ❞(https://github.com/cqawam/50-blueteam-projects).
  3. Blue Team Tools

    • 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 ❞(https://github.com/A-poc/BlueTeam-Tools).
  4. Cybersecurity Blue Team

    • 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 ❞(https://github.com/paulveillard/cybersecurity-blue-team).
  5. 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 ❞(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:

  1. Blue Team Labs

    • 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.
  2. Awesome Blue Team Operations

    • 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.
  3. Blue Team Security Notes

    • 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.
  4. Blue Team Home Labs

    • 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.
  5. Cybersecurity Blue Team

    • 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. Here’s a detailed approach with daily learning goals, setups, and resources:

Week 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity

Day 1-7: Understanding Cybersecurity Basics

Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Day 8-14: Lab Setup

Week 3: Network Security Basics

Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals

Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis

Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek

Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems

Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration

Week 6: Incident Response and Management

Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning

Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics

Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics

Week 8: Forensic Analysis

Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis

Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics

Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis

Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis

Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis

Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals

Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting

Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting

Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting

Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration

Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases

Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Day 99-100: Final Project and Review

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

  1. Cybrary

  2. TryHackMe

    • TryHackMe
    • Offers hands-on labs and exercises for learning cybersecurity in a practical, gamified environment.
  3. Hacker101

    • Hacker101
    • Free web security training by HackerOne with videos and CTF challenges.

Blue Team Resources

  1. Awesome Blue Team

    • Awesome Blue Team
    • A curated list of awesome resources, tools, and other shiny things for cybersecurity blue teams.
  2. Blue Team Labs Online

  3. Security Onion

    • Security Onion
    • Free and open-source Linux distribution for threat hunting, enterprise security monitoring, and log management.

Incident Response and Forensics

  1. SANS DFIR

  2. Autopsy

Network Security and Monitoring

  1. Wireshark

    • Wireshark
    • Network protocol analyzer that lets you capture and interactively browse the traffic running on a computer network.
  2. Zeek (formerly Bro)

  3. Suricata

Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing

  1. OWASP

    • OWASP Foundation
    • A non-profit foundation that works to improve the security of software through community-led open-source software projects.
  2. Metasploit

    • Metasploit Framework
    • The world's most used penetration testing software for verifying vulnerabilities.
  3. OpenVAS

    • OpenVAS
    • Open source vulnerability scanner and manager.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  1. ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

    • ELK Stack
    • Provides a comprehensive solution for searching, analyzing, and visualizing log data.
  2. Wazuh

  3. Splunk

    • Splunk
    • Platform for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data via a web-style interface.

Practical Labs and Exercises

  1. Practical Malware Analysis Labs

  2. CyberDefenders

    • CyberDefenders CTFs
    • Platform offering CTFs and blue team challenges to enhance practical cybersecurity skills.
  3. Blue Team Labs Online

    • Blue Team Labs Online
    • Provides blue team-focused practical labs and challenges in a gamified environment.

Additional GitHub Repositories

  1. CyberSec Blue Team

    • CyberSec Blue Team
    • A comprehensive collection of resources, tools, and methodologies for blue team cybersecurity professionals.
  2. 50 Blue Team Projects

    • 50 Blue Team Projects
    • A list of blue team tasks and projects to enhance defensive skills against cyber threats.
  3. 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

Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Day 8-14: Lab Setup

Week 3: Network Security Basics

Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals

Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis

Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek

Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems

Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration

Week 6: Incident Response and Management

Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning

Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics

Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics

Week 8: Forensic Analysis

Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis

Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics

Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis

Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis

Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis

Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals

Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting

Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting

Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting

Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration

Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases

Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Day 99-100: Final Project and Review

Additional Resources and Repositories

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

Week 2: Setting Up Your Lab Environment

Day 8-14: Lab Setup

Week 3: Network Security Basics

Day 15-21: Networking Fundamentals

Week 4: Network Traffic Analysis

Day 22-28: Wireshark and Zeek

Week 5: Intrusion Detection Systems

Day 29-35: IDS Setup and Configuration

Week 6: Incident Response and Management

Day 36-42: Incident Response Planning

Week 7: Digital Forensics Basics

Day 43-49: Introduction to Digital Forensics

Week 8: Forensic Analysis

Day 50-56: Hands-On Forensic Analysis

Week 9: Malware Analysis Basics

Day 57-63: Introduction to Malware Analysis

Week 10: Advanced Malware Analysis

Day 64-70: Deep Dive into Malware Analysis

Week 11: Threat Hunting Fundamentals

Day 71-77: Basics of Threat Hunting

Week 12: Practical Threat Hunting

Day 78-84: Hands-On Threat Hunting

Week 13: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Day 85-91: SIEM Setup and Configuration

Week 14: Practical SIEM Use Cases

Day 92-98: Using SIEM for Detection and Analysis

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Day 99-100: Final Project and Review