DAY 4 · MODULE 3

Security Log Analysis

Read timestamps, users, source IPs and event types to reconstruct suspicious activity.

55 minIncident timeline analysisIn Progress
01 · LEARN

Understand the concept

Authentication logs
Web logs
Timestamps
Usernames
Source IP
Event sequences
Indicators
Why this matters

Logs provide evidence for understanding what occurred before, during and after a security event.

02 · VISUALIZE

See what happens internally

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Stage 2 Interactive Lab

Operate this concept in a larger realtime simulation and save your practical score.

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03 · PRACTICAL

Perform the activity

  1. Review the live incident timeline.
  2. Count failed logins.
  3. Identify the suspicious source.
  4. Build a short incident timeline from the prepared events.
Workshop safety: Activities involving scanning, web vulnerabilities or security testing must be performed only on the assigned training target or intentionally vulnerable lab.
04 · CODE / COMMANDS

Read and understand the working example

10:01 LOGIN_FAILED admin 10.0.0.20
10:02 LOGIN_FAILED admin 10.0.0.20
10:04 LOGIN_SUCCESS admin 10.0.0.20

This example is shown for guided learning. Real host/network execution is reserved for the isolated cyber-range stage.

05 · CHALLENGE

Prove your understanding

From the prepared events, identify the suspicious sequence and write a three-line incident summary.

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