Practical Workshop on Analyzing Web Attacks

1. INTRODUCTION

Web applications are among the most targeted systems by cybercriminals. Security professionals must equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to analyze, detect, and respond to such threats effectively. Wazuh, a leading open-source security platform, is a powerful tool that offers capabilities for threat detection, vulnerability identification, and log analysis. This practical session will provide cybersecurity professionals and enthusiasts hands-on experience in analyzing web attacks using Wazuh, helping them to enhance their ability to safeguard web infrastructures.

1. Objective

The aim of this practical session is to equip participants with the skills to:

• Understand web application vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Analyze real-time web attack scenarios.
• Leverage Wazuh for detecting, monitoring, and responding to web-based threats.

1.2. Objective

• Cybersecurity professionals
• IT security teams
• Web administrators
• Cybersecurity students and enthusiasts
• Anyone interested in learning how to monitor and analyze web attacks using Wazuh

2. KEY AREA OF FOCUS
3. Introduction to Web Attacks

• Overview of common web application attacks (SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting, File Inclusion, etc.)

• Understanding attack vectors and techniques
• Explaining how attackers target vulnerabilities in web applications

2. Introduction to Wazuh

• Overview of Wazuh architecture and key features
• Deployment of Wazuh for security monitoring
• Using Wazuh for threat detection and analysis of web attacks

3. Hands-on Practical Session

• Setting up Wazuh for web application monitoring
• Analyzing web attack logs and alerts
• Investigating and responding to incidents
• Correlating logs to detect patterns of malicious activity

4. Real-world Attack Scenarios

• Simulating common web attack scenarios
• Demonstrating how to detect these attacks using Wazuh
• Participants will practice analyzing logs and creating detection rules to identify suspicious activities.

3. BEST PRACTICES

• How to secure web applications using Wazuh
• Key configurations and tuning for effective monitoring
• Integrating Wazuh with other security tools and workflows

4. METHODOLOGY

This session will be highly interactive, combining theory with hands-on practical exercises. Participants will gain real-world insights by simulating attack scenarios and using Wazuh for detailed analysis.

Date: 21st November, 2024

Venue: Google Meet

Time: 8pm – 10pm

Registration: dohafrica.com/events/

Speaker: Security Engineer @ Wazuh

5. REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must have basic knowledge of web technologies and cybersecurity.
• Have laptops for the hands-on session 

6. EXPECTED OUTCOMES

By the end of this session, participants will:

• Gain a solid understanding of how web attacks occur and how to identify them.
• Be proficient in using Wazuh to monitor and analyze web-based attacks.
• Have practical experience in detecting and responding to real-time web threats.

7. CONCLUSION

Cybersecurity professionals must continue to skill up as cyber threats and cybercriminals continue to evolve. This practical session on analyzing web attacks with Wazuh is a step toward building stronger defenses against malicious activities. It is designed to help participants with the ability to understand, detect, and respond to web attacks in real-time, using one of the most powerful open-source security platforms available.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION

For further details or registration inquiries, please contact:

Email: hello@dohafrica.com

Phone Number: +234 806 701 7054

This session promises to be a valuable experience for anyone serious about securing web applications and enhancing their incident response skills.