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Wazuh SIEM Setup in Proxmox

Posted on November 1, 2022December 8, 2022 By Will
Wazuh SIEM Setup in Proxmox
Homelab, Security
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Cyber Defense Monitoring Homelab

Wazuh is a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system that can be used to centralize logs and other security related information from systems on our networks. Using this information, analysts can detect and respond to intrusions, attacks and other malicious activity.  For this homelab, Wazuh will be used in conjunction with Suricata to monitor … Read More “Wazuh SIEM Setup in Proxmox” »

Configuring Suricata IDS in Proxmox

Posted on October 23, 2022December 8, 2022 By Will No Comments on Configuring Suricata IDS in Proxmox
Configuring Suricata IDS in Proxmox
Homelab, Security
This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Cyber Defense Monitoring Homelab

In this post, we’re going to set up an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) called Suricata for our lab. What’s an IDS? It’s a program that analyzes network traffic to look for malicious or suspicious data based on pre-configured rules. Similar to how anti-virus software can identify malware based on signatures, an IDS can analyze network … Read More “Configuring Suricata IDS in Proxmox” »

The Importance of Encryption – Capturing Passwords with Wireshark

Posted on October 20, 2022January 7, 2023 By Will
The Importance of Encryption – Capturing Passwords with Wireshark
Security

Introduction Do you use public Wi-fi? If so, do you take any precautions such as never visiting sites requiring passwords or other personal information? How about using a VPN? The reason for taking these sorts of precautions when using public Wi-Fi is the risk of a malicious actor placing themselves between your machine and the … Read More “The Importance of Encryption – Capturing Passwords with Wireshark” »

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