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security Intermediate

Configure OSSEC vulnerability detection with CVE scanning and automated security alerts

Set up OSSEC Host Intrusion Detection System with vulnerability scanning capabilities, CVE database integration, and automated alerting for comprehensive security monitoring across your infrastructure.

25 min 4 distros 49 views
security Advanced

Integrate OSSEC with Splunk for centralized security monitoring and log analysis

Set up OSSEC HIDS with Splunk Universal Forwarder to centralize security events, create monitoring dashboards, and enable real-time threat correlation across your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 56 views
security Advanced

Configure intrusion detection with OSSEC and fail2ban integration

Set up comprehensive intrusion detection by integrating OSSEC HIDS with fail2ban for automated threat response. This advanced configuration provides real-time monitoring, log analysis, and automated IP blocking for enhanced server security.

45 min 4 distros 73 views
security Intermediate

Configure OSSEC active response for automated threat blocking

Set up OSSEC active response to automatically block threats by configuring firewall rules, custom response scripts, and tuning response actions for real-time intrusion prevention.

25 min 4 distros 73 views
security Intermediate

Implement Linux security hardening with CIS benchmarks and automated compliance scanning

Harden your Linux systems using CIS benchmarks with automated compliance scanning and continuous monitoring. Learn to implement security controls for filesystem permissions, user authentication, network policies, and maintain ongoing compliance with industry standards.

45 min 4 distros 71 views
security Intermediate

Configure intrusion detection with OSSEC and Wazuh for real-time security monitoring

Set up comprehensive host-based intrusion detection with OSSEC HIDS and Wazuh manager for real-time security monitoring, file integrity checking, and automated threat response across your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 231 views
security Intermediate

Set up OSSEC agent deployment and centralized management with automated configuration

Deploy and manage OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) across multiple servers with centralized monitoring, automated agent configuration, and real-time security event processing for enterprise-scale infrastructure protection.

45 min 4 distros 267 views
security Intermediate

Set up centralized logging with rsyslog and logrotate for security events

Configure a centralized rsyslog server to collect security events from multiple systems, implement automated log rotation with logrotate, and set up filtering and alerting for critical security incidents across your infrastructure.

45 min 4 distros 271 views
security Intermediate

Set up NGINX web application firewall with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set

Configure a production-grade web application firewall using NGINX with ModSecurity 3 and OWASP Core Rule Set. Includes logging, monitoring, and fail2ban integration for comprehensive threat protection.

45 min 4 distros 326 views
security Intermediate

Implement network security with iptables connection tracking and stateful packet filtering

Configure iptables with connection tracking modules to implement stateful packet filtering, advanced NAT rules, and comprehensive network security monitoring. Build robust firewall rules that track connection states and provide granular control over network traffic.

45 min 4 distros 433 views
networking Intermediate

Configure WireGuard VPN with DNS filtering and ad blocking using Pi-hole and Unbound

Set up a secure WireGuard VPN server with integrated Pi-hole DNS filtering and Unbound recursive resolver for ad blocking and privacy protection. This configuration provides secure remote access while filtering malicious domains and advertisements.

45 min 4 distros 407 views
security Advanced

Set up intrusion detection with OSSEC HIDS and nftables integration for automated threat response

Configure OSSEC Host-based Intrusion Detection System with nftables firewall integration for real-time threat detection and automated response. Monitor system activity, detect intrusions, and automatically block malicious IPs using active response mechanisms.

45 min 4 distros 417 views

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