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Linux Forensics
Welcome to our in-depth Linux Forensics course, meticulously crafted to provide you with essential skills for digital investigations in Linux environments. This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, guiding you through data acquisition, memory analysis, malware detection, and advanced forensic techniques. With a focus on practical labs and case studies, this course equips you to trace cyber intrusions, detect hidden threats, and secure digital assets, preparing you for the challenges of modern cybersecurity and forensic analysis.
Program Code: NX215
Package: NX Defense​
Level: 4​
Course Information
Prerequisites
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Basic Computer Skills​
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Basic Networking Knowlege
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Linux Background
Duration Options
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Self-paced: 2-4 week
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Trainer-led: 20 hours
Core Features of Cyberium Arena
Labs
Enhance training with defense and attack tasks.
Books
Tailored coursebooks for cybersecurity studies.
Scenarios
Diverse situations mimicking real professional challenges.
Projects
Integrated projects to demonstrate acquired knowledge.
Course Overview: Four Core Modules
Linux Fundamentals
Master the basics of Linux, including services management and scripting.
Analysis Techniques
Learn log, file, and network analysis for effective investigations.
Evidence Collection
Explore methods for artifact collection, live analysis, and image examination.
Cybersecurity Essential
Understand network protocols, attacks, and system hardening techniques.
Module 1: Linux Fundamentals
Intro to Linux
Begin with virtualization basics and essential commands. Explore system files and understand file permissions crucial for forensic investigations.
Services
Delve into Linux services, learning about installation, configuration files, and log management. These skills are vital for identifying and analyzing potential security breaches.
Scripting
Master Linux scripting to automate tasks and enhance your forensic capabilities. This skill is essential for efficient and thorough investigations in Linux environments.
Module 2: Analysis Techniques
Log Analysis
Learn text manipulation techniques and best practices for examining built-in logs. This skill is crucial for uncovering evidence of system breaches or unauthorized activities.
File Analysis
Master metadata examination, file carving, and steganography detection. These techniques allow you to extract hidden information and reconstruct deleted data.
Network Analysis
Utilize tools like Wireshark and TShark to inspect network traffic. Learn to identify suspicious patterns and automate network analysis processes.
Deep Dive: Log Analysis
Text Manipulation
Master command-line tools for efficient log parsing and analysis. Learn to use grep, sed, and awk for powerful text processing.
Built-in Logs
Understand the structure and content of various Linux system logs. Explore authentication logs, system logs, and application-specific logs.
Best Practices
Learn techniques for log retention, centralization, and correlation. Understand how to maintain log integrity for forensic investigations.
Module 3: Collecting Evidence
Artifacts
Learn to locate and interpret Linux system artifacts. Understand hashes, encodings, and user files. Examine suspicious user information and system files.
Live Analysis
Develop skills in scrutinizing active systems. Practice mounting partitions, dumping memory, and cloning hard drives. Master advanced log file search techniques.
Captured Image
Learn to work with forensic tools like FTK. Develop techniques for detecting hidden files and directories within disk images.
Spotlight: Live Analysis Techniques
Mounting Partitions
Learn to safely mount and examine live system partitions without compromising evidence integrity
Memory Dumping
Master techniques for capturing and analyzing system memory to uncover active threats and hidden processes.
HDD Cloning
Understand the process of creating exact duplicates of hard drives for thorough offline analysis.
Module 4: Cybersecurity Essentials
Network Protocols
Understand common protocols and their vulnerabilities
Network Attacks
Explore various attack vectors and strategies
System Hardening
Learn techniques to strengthen Linux systems
This module builds a strong foundation in cybersecurity, crucial for effective forensic investigations. By understanding how systems can be compromised, you'll be better equipped to detect and analyze security breaches.
Network Protocols and Security
Netcat Utility
Master the versatile Netcat tool for network debugging, port scanning, and data transfer. Learn its various uses in both offensive and defensive security scenarios.
Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) Attacks
Understand the mechanics of MiTM attacks and how to detect them. Learn to analyze traffic patterns that may indicate an ongoing MiTM attack.
Secure Protocols
Explore secure protocols like SSH and FTP. Learn how these protocols work and best practices for their implementation in secure environments.
Practical Application: Forensic Case Studies
Data Breach Investigation
Apply log analysis techniques to trace the path of a sophisticated data exfiltration attempt.
Malware Detection
Use file analysis skills to uncover a hidden rootkit in a compromised system.
Network Intrusion
Employ network analysis tools to reconstruct an attacker's actions during a system breach.
Advanced Topics in Linux Forensics
Linux Environments
Explore techniques for conducting forensic investigations in Linux environments.
Memory Forensics
Delve deeper into memory analysis techniques specific to Linux systems.
Anti-Forensics Techniques
Understand and counter methods used by attackers to hide their tracks.
Automated Forensic Tools
Explore cutting-edge tools that automate various aspects of the forensic process.
