A Young SOC Analyst’s Illustrated Primer
In this video, the speakers discuss the complex and dynamic topic of cybersecurity. They explore various security challenges and the latest strategies for protecting digital assets.
Subject: John Strand
Windows logging, Sysmon, and ELK
In this video, the speakers discuss the powerful capabilities of the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana) for handling and analyzing Sysmon logs to improve cybersecurity measures.
Your 5 Year Path: Success in InfoSec
In this video, the speaker discusses their journey and insights into the field of computer security, emphasizing the importance of foundational knowledge and hands-on experience. They detail their career progression, from initial roles in technical support to specialized positions in security, highlighting key learning moments and decisions.
Your Free and Open Source EDR Options!
In this video, the speakers discuss the effectiveness and accessibility of free and open-source Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. They explore the recent developments in the space, highlighting how these tools are now more accessible to smaller organizations due to their cost-effectiveness.
How to Build a Home Lab (with Bill Stearns)
Home Lab, HOW-TO, John Strand, Lab setup, Network Security, network traffic management, wireless networks
In this video, John and Bill discuss setting up and utilizing a home lab for security testing and experimentation. They cover the importance of a controlled environment for safely running malicious software and testing security tools, illustrating how to configure network isolation and capturing traffic for analysis.
How to Build a Home Lab for Infosec (with Ralph May)
In this video, the speaker discusses the intricacies and benefits of setting up and using home labs for network security and testing. They delve into the hardware and software components necessary for building a functional home lab, emphasizing the importance of customization to meet specific learning and testing needs.
RITA: Finding Bad Things on Your Network Using Free and Open-Source Tools
In this video, John and Rob discuss various network monitoring and security tools, highlighting their functionalities and applications in cybersecurity. They demonstrate the use of tools like Rita and LogRhythm’s Network Monitor, explaining how these tools can be used for traffic analysis, threat detection, and incident response.
Get ready for SOC Core Skills with John Strand!
Join John Strand for the upcoming run of his Pay-What-You-Can class, “SOC Core Skills,” which begins June 12th -15. Come for the learning, stay for the rants and John’s face memes! In preparation watch this past Black Hills Information Security webcast, “The SOC Age Or, A Young …