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Prerequisites There are prerequisites to this lab as listed below: Step-by-Step Guide on Installing Nessus Essentials Launch A Credentialed Scan in Nessus: Step-by-Step Guide How to Create and Launch a Basic Network Scan in Nessus How to Create and Launch a Host Discovery Scan in Nessus Understanding Nessus Vulnerability Assessment Nessus is a widely used […]

Splunk Enterprise Splunk Enterprise is a Security Information & Event Management SIEM solution that allows you to manage your data in one place. By providing a user-friendly dashboard to collect, analyze, visualize, and manage your data. Click here to learn how to install Splunk Enterprise on Windows. Click here to learn How to Install a Windows

Effective Incident Response: A Guide Based on NIST Framework In today’s digital landscape, the threat of cybersecurity incidents is ever-present. Organizations must make preparations and get ready to respond promptly and effectively, whether it’s a data breach, phishing attack, or malware infection. One of the most reliable resources for developing an incident response strategy is

Incident Response Plan Sample for Malware Infection Click here to download the editable version of this plan and modify it as needed to suit your organization’s needs. 1. Introduction Purpose This plan outlines the procedures to follow in the event of malware infection to minimize damage, recover systems, and prevent future incidents. Scope Applicable to

What is TLS 1.3? TLS 1.3, or Transport Layer Security version 1.3, is a cryptographic protocol created to provide secure communication over a network. It’s the latest version of TLS, which is the successor to SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). TLS Key Features include: Transport Layer Security (TLS) VS Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) TLS or Transport

Here’s a comprehensive SOP template for the installation of antivirus software. Feel free to customize it to fit your organization’s specific requirements. Click here to download the editable template. Notes: Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Installation of Antivirus Software SOP Title: Installation of Antivirus Software SOP Number: [SOP-001] Effective Date: [Insert Date] Revision Number: [Revision

Configure Receiving in Splunk Server Login to your Splunk Server. See how to install Splunk Enterprise here. Click on the Settings tab > Forwarding and receiving > Receive Data. Configure receiving, and click  Add new “Set up this Splunk instance to receive data from forwarder(s).” The spunk instance listens on port 9997 to receive data

I was asked this question on Linkedin and decided to share my approach. “What would be your advice for people studying for Sec+?” Preparing For Your Exam Understand the exam objectives: Start by familiarizing yourself with the exam objectives. A company like CompTIA provides a detailed list of what will be covered, and knowing these will

Login to your Nesus account. If you don’t have an account, Click here for a Step-by-Step Guide on Installing Nessus Essentials. It’s free! What is a Nessus Credentialed Scan? Nessus credential scan is a trusted scan. It enables us to scan internally by providing authorized user credentials (username and password) to perform the scan. Nessus credentialed scan provides a reliable

Note: This is the continuation of our previous lab. Where we set up a basic ethical hacking/Penetration lab using Metasploitable3 and Kali Linux. You can find the lab here: Setting Up an Ethical Hacking Lab. Also, I created an Nmap cheat sheet as a guide to help us in this lab. Click here: An Ultimate Nmap Cheat Sheet. Have