Guide to Essential Cyber Security Tools and Software

1. Introduction

• Overview of cyber security tools and software:
  • Essential for protecting networks, systems, and data from cyber threats.

2. Vulnerability Scanning

• How to use Nessus for vulnerability scanning:
  • Nessus is a popular tool for identifying vulnerabilities.
  • Regularly scan networks and systems to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

3. Security Monitoring

• Implementing SIEM solutions:
  • SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems collect and analyse security data.
  • Use SIEM to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Using Splunk for security monitoring:
  • Splunk is a powerful tool for collecting and analysing machine data.
  • Set up alerts and dashboards to monitor security events.

4. Intrusion Detection

• Understanding and using Snort for IDS/IPS:
  • Snort is an open-source intrusion detection and prevention system.
  • Configure Snort to monitor network traffic and detect threats.

5. Network Analysis

• Best practices for using Wireshark:
  • Wireshark is a network protocol analyser.
  • Use Wireshark to capture and analyse network traffic.
• How to use Nmap for network scanning:
  • Nmap is a network scanning tool.
  • Use Nmap to discover hosts and services on a network.

6. Endpoint Security

• Implementing and managing EDR solutions:
  • EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) solutions monitor endpoint activity and detect threats.
  • Use EDR tools to protect and manage endpoint devices.
• Overview of endpoint security solutions:
  • Endpoint security includes antivirus, anti-malware, and other protective measures.
  • Regularly update and patch endpoint devices.

7. Application Security Testing

• Using Burp Suite for web application security testing:
  • Burp Suite is a tool for testing web application security.
  • Use Burp Suite to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in web applications.