I started with acloud.guru AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate course. https://acloudguru.com/course/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-saa-c02 If you get the pro subscription, you get access to labs without having to create your own AWS accounts. I think it’s 50 bucks a month, but you may be able to find this on Udemy for cheaper. AWS Read more
In today’s evolving threat landscape, large organizations must leverage the power of open-source security solutions to protect their networks. This post will explore a real-world example of how a security operations center (SOC) implemented several open-source tools and platforms to detect and respond to sophisticated threats. Deployment of Intrusion Detection Read more
Ubuntu, RHEL and Suse are now the only “supported” distros when it comes to the proprietary AMD GPU drivers. Historically, nvidia has always had the worst opensource driver for linux, but some would argue the best closed source driver. AMD has been the other way around. Opensource AMD GPU drivers Read more
When I was first starting out in IT, I had to get Compaq and IBM laptop certifications so I could RMA parts to repair the mountain of systems on my desk. I lost so many screws it isn’t even funny. I always loved the old late 90s IBM laptops for Read more
Information: A user reported strange computer activity to their support staff. Support was so good that the first thing they did was to snap a memory image before the computer was rebooted. Once the technical staff acquired the memory, they were also able to grab an image of the system Read more
Software versions: Bro 2.5.1 – on Debian 8.9 bro server Logstash 2.2.4 on Debian 8.9 bro server Elasticsearch 2.4.6 on Debian 8.9 ELK server Kibana 4.3.0.9369 on Debian 8.9 ELK server First install Java on both systems: sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:webupd8team/java sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get -y install oracle-java8-installer Read more
Google and others have been working on implementing DNS over HTTPS. https://tools.ietf.org/id/draft-hoffman-dns-over-https-00.html This allows bypass of things like RPZ, DNS blackholes, and other protections. All the more reason to start thinking about SSL inspection. The right to privacy is understandable, but protecting users, assets, and data is more important. This Read more
Here’s how to install the CA certificate on multiple platforms for MITM. For Linux you have to import certificates into individual browsers. For Firefox, go to edit/preferences/advanced/certificates/view and import the cert under authorities. Check the box for “Identifies Websites.” For Chrome, click settings, search for cert, and open ‘Manage Certificates.’ Read more
Got this new XPS 15 9560 and it screams. Dual booting with Win10 for gaming, and Arch as my daily driver. I am absolutely loving it. I really enjoy XFCE, but it has several scaling issues at 4K and I grew tired of it quickly. Gnome3 is working out much Read more
1. Install openvpn on OpenELEC: In Kodi select SYSTEM / File Manager Select Add Source / Select None Type http://fusion.tvaddons.ag and select Done Highlight the box underneath and type “fusion” Select OK Go back to your Home Screen and Select SYSTEM Select Add-Ons / Select Install from zip file / Read more
Edit mupen64plus.cfg, set the controller config to 0 (manual) and then set X and Y axis like so: X Axis = “hat(0 Left Right)” Y Axis = “hat(0 Up Down)” Full fightstick configuration: [Input-SDL-Control1] # Mupen64Plus SDL Input Plugin config parameter version number. Please don’t change this version number. version Read more
When installing bro 2.5, you need a gcc version >= 4.8. Here’s how to accomplish this in CentOS 6 if you get errors. First enable the repo by installing this package. yum install centos-release-scl Once completed, this package needs to be installed: yum install devtoolset-3-toolchain And then the new compiler Read more
Not all SD cards are the same. 64 gig on one, is not 64 gig on another. So here’s how to resize and truncate your images so they will fit. First, enable loopback. sudo modprobe loop Then request a free loopback device. sudo losetup -f Create a device. sudo losetup Read more
i3 is a tiled window manager that allows some really cool functionality and customization. Running on Debian 8. Installed the following: sudo apt-get install i3 suckless-tools scrot gmrun terminator nitrogen pip install i3menu set your wallpaper with nitrogen Grab this tray menu. git clone https://github.com/drakmail/snapfly.git $ cd snapfly/package $ ./make_packages.sh Read more
Minecraft is great for learning Python. Here’s how to get the client going on Debian. I’m using spigotMC for the Minecraft server. https://www.spigotmc.org/wiki/spigot-installation/#linux First install java, git and tar # apt-get install git openjdk-7-jre-headless tar Download BuildTools.jar from https://hub.spigotmc.org/jenkins/job/BuildTools/lastSuccessfulBuild/artifact/target/BuildTools.jar to /home/username/spigot/. Then run $ git config –global –unset core.autocrlf and Read more
First, I have to say that I don’t condone running any of this and to use at your own risk. This is ONLY for research purposes and learning from attackers. So if you wanna act like Mr. Robot and disguise yourself as a janitor to go into some business to Read more
Was trying out the Kali Linux Evil ISO but found that I needed to create certs for the VPN. This used to be a huge pain in the ass, but through this I’ve found Easy-RSA, and it truly is easy. 1. Like in the evil ISO howto, copy /usr/share/easy-rsa/ somewhere.#cp Read more