Introducing the RITA VM - Hunting for Bad Guys on Your Network for Free with Math

Overview

Learn to detect network threats using RITA VM, a free tool that employs mathematical analysis for effective cybersecurity monitoring and intrusion detection.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Network Security and Threat Detection
Basics of Network Security
Common Network Threats and Attack Vectors
Importance of Intrusion Detection
• Overview of RITA VM
Introduction to RITA VM
Installation and Setup of RITA VM
Key Features of RITA VM
• Mathematical Foundations for Network Analysis
Basic Mathematical Concepts in Cybersecurity
Graph Theory in Network Security
Statistical Analysis for Threat Detection
• Configuring RITA for Network Monitoring
Configuring Data Sources and Log Collection
Setting Up RITA for Effective Monitoring
Customizing RITA’s Detection Parameters
• Network Traffic Analysis with RITA
Analyzing DNS Tunneling
Detecting Beaconing Indicators
Identifying Long Connections and Blacklisted IPs
• Incident Detection and Response
Interpreting RITA Analysis Results
Strategies for Intrusion Response
Case Studies of Detected Network Threats
• Advanced RITA Features and Integration
Automating Tasks with RITA
Integration with Other Security Tools
Enhancing Detection Capabilities with Custom Scripts
• Hands-On Practical Exercises
Lab Setup for Real-World Practice
Guided Exercises for Threat Detection
Independent Practice Scenarios
• Course Review and Final Assessment
Recap of Key Concepts and Tools
Final Project: Real-World Network Threat Detection
Course Assessment and Feedback
• Additional Resources and Next Steps
Further Reading and Learning Materials
Networking and Professional Development in Cybersecurity
Getting Involved with the RITA VM Community

Subjects

Conference Talks