CCNA Cyber Ops: Malware analysis using ELSA and PCAP Files

🌟 Master CCNA Cyber Ops with ELSA Malware Analysis 🌟

Why This Course?

• 📈 With an alarming gap in the cyber security workforce, now is your time to shine! The demand for cyber security professionals is soaring, with estimates reaching up to 3.5 million unfilled jobs by 2021.
• 🚀 Cisco Systems has recognized the urgency and created the CCNA Cyber Ops certification, a program that's set to become one of the most in-demand certifications. To support this, Cisco even launched a scholarship program, highlighting its critical importance.

Course Highlights:

• 🛠️ This course is tailored for hands-on learning, equipping you with the practical skills needed to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. You'll learn not just by theory, but through actual application.
• 🏫 No prior experience? No problem! We start from the basics, teaching you how to set up your own home labs and understand the core features of each tool.
• 🌍 Access to online labs is valuable, but knowing how to create your own home labs will give you a competitive edge and enable lifelong learning and experimentation.

What You'll Learn:

• Creating Home Labs: Master the process of setting up secure and effective lab environments for practicing Cyber Ops skills.
• Using Security Onion: This powerful platform serves as the foundation for analyzing network traffic, and we'll guide you through its installation and setup.
• ELSA Malware Analysis: Learn to harness the capabilities of ELSA (Enterprise Log Search and Archive) to normalize, summarize, and aggregate log data effectively.
• Tcpreplay Command: Discover how to use this command to replay network packets for malware analysis, making your security practices robust and efficient.
• PCAP Files: Understand where to obtain PCAP files to complement the tcpreplay command and enhance your hands-on experience with network traffic analysis.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to CCNA Cyber Ops: Understanding the certification and its importance.
2. Creating Home Labs: Setting up your own secure lab environments for practice.
3. Installing Security Onion: Getting hands-on with this essential tool.
4. ELSA Malware Analysis: Normalizing, summarizing, and aggregating logs to improve security analysis.
5. Using Tcpreplay Command: Recreating network packets for detailed malware analysis.
6. Downloading and Utilizing PCAP Files: Enhancing your network traffic analysis with real-world data.
7. Preparing for Online Labs: Gaining confidence in using tools and techniques in online lab environments.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring Cyber Security professionals seeking to obtain the CCNA Cyber Ops certification.
• IT Professionals looking to expand their skill set with practical, hands-on experience.
• Anyone interested in cyber security who wants to understand and apply tools like ELSA and Security Onion in real-world scenarios.

Join Me on This Journey! Embark on your Cyber security journey with this comprehensive course. You'll learn how to use the latest tools for malware analysis, set up your own home labs, and prepare yourself for success in the CCNA Cyber Ops certification.

Happy Learning! 🚀