I Got You - Using Honeypots for Network Security Monitoring

Overview

Explore network security monitoring with honeypots, learning effective techniques to detect and analyze potential threats in your digital infrastructure.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Network Security Monitoring
Overview of network security
Importance of monitoring for threats
Introduction to honeypots
• Understanding Honeypots
Definition and purpose of honeypots
Types of honeypots: low, medium, and high interaction
Benefits and limitations of using honeypots
• Setting Up a Honeypot
Requirements and best practices for honeypot deployment
Configuring honeypot software (e.g., Honeyd, Nagios)
Integrating honeypots into existing infrastructure
• Detection and Analysis Techniques
Monitoring network traffic and activity
Identifying patterns and anomalies
Logging and analyzing data collected by honeypots
• Case Studies and Practical Applications
Real-world examples of honeypot usage
Success stories and lessons learned
Hands-on lab: Creating and deploying a simple honeypot
• Response and Mitigation Strategies
Developing incident response plans
Prioritizing threats and allocating resources
Legal and ethical considerations with honeypots
• Advanced Honeypot Applications
Advanced honeypot configurations and uses
Using honeypots in conjunction with other security tools
Future trends in honeypot technology
• Conclusion and Best Practices
Reviewing course key points
Practical tips for continuous monitoring
Resources for further learning and development
• Assessment and Certification
Course project: Design and implement a honeypot-based monitoring strategy
Final assessment quiz
Certification of completion criteria

Subjects

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