SIEM-ple Laughs: Surviving Log Analysis as a Cybersecurity Intern

Intern Joshua Jobe’s deep dive into the DShield SIEM reveals the thrilling world of log analysis and attack observations. Discover how honing JSON parsing skills and leveraging network traffic insights can turn a mundane internship into a cybersecurity adventure. The DShield SIEM is the hero…

Hot Take:

Who knew that setting up a honeypot could be as complicated as assembling IKEA furniture? Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, you realize you’re missing a crucial piece—and in this case, it’s not a tiny screw but a whole gigabyte of storage!

Key Points:

  • Setting up DShield Honeypot sensors could take weeks to show interesting activity.
  • Utilizing a dedicated system with ample storage is crucial for running the DShield SIEM effectively.
  • Filtering and parsing logs can reveal valuable information about potential threat actors.
  • Capturing network traffic (PCAPs) provides deeper insights into web requests and potential attacks.
  • Manual parsing of logs and setting up automated scripts can help in detailed attack observations.

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