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Defensive Security with Kali Purple

Cybersecurity strategies using ELK Stack and Kali Linux

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Created by Karl Lane

Explore how to build and manage a miniature security operations center using Kali Purple. You'll combine both offensive and defensive cybersecurity tools, learning to set up, configure, and automate key SOC components in a single environment. Get hands-on with real-world scenarios to strengthen your cyber defense skills.

Packt | Jun 2024 | 376 min

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LevelExpert
CategoriesCybersecurity, Network Defense and Firewall Management, Kali Linux

What You Will Learn

You will gain practical experience by working through hands-on exercises that guide you from installing and configuring core SOC tools to analyzing traffic and responding to threats. Each step builds your understanding of both red and blue team strategies, helping you apply these skills in realistic cybersecurity situations.

Key Features

  • Set up and manage a functional SOC using Kali Linux and the ELK Stack
  • Analyze network traffic and logs with tools like Arkime and CyberChef
  • Respond to incidents and integrate threat intelligence feeds effectively

Target Audience

Ideal for cybersecurity analysts, SOC team members, and junior penetration testers with a basic grasp of Linux and security concepts. If you want to deepen your skills in defensive operations or create training environments for proof-of-concept work, you'll find practical value and actionable techniques throughout.

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