Lab Categories Explained
At BlueYard, we're committed to providing a diverse and comprehensive learning experience through our categorized labs. Each category is designed to address specific areas of cybersecurity, offering practical, hands-on experience that aligns with the industry's current demands and standards. Below, we delve into the seven lab categories available on our platform, highlighting each one's focus and aim.
Threat Hunting
Threat Hunting labs are designed to refine your proactive threat detection skills using leading SIEM platforms like Splunk, Elastic, QRadar, Graylog, and Arkime. These labs emphasize the practical aspects of analyzing network environments to identify and mitigate potential threats before they escalate.
Endpoint Forensics
The Endpoint Forensics category focuses on the examination and analysis of host artifacts. This area covers a wide spectrum, including Windows Forensics, Linux Forensics, Mobile Forensics, and Memory Dump analysis, providing you with the skills to investigate incidents on various endpoints effectively.
Network Forensics
In Network Forensics, you'll dive into analyzing network data flows to trace adversarial activities. Labs utilize network analysis tools such as Wireshark, Network Miner, Brim, and others, enabling you to detect and investigate network anomalies and breaches.
Malware Analysis
Our Malware Analysis labs offer a deep dive into the mechanics of malicious software, employing techniques in reverse engineering, static and dynamic analysis, and sandboxing. These labs are essential for understanding the behavior and impact of malware on systems.
Threat Intel
The Threat Intel category immerses you in the process of collecting and analyzing information about potential adversaries. Through the examination of threat feeds, indicators of compromise (IOCs), studies on advanced persistent threats (APTs), and the application of intelligence for defense strategies, these labs equip you with the knowledge to anticipate and counteract threats.
Detection Engineering
Hone your detection skills with our Detection Engineering labs, focusing on creating and testing detection rules using tools like YARA and Sigma. This category is pivotal for those looking to specialize in developing detection mechanisms to enhance security postures.
Cloud Forensics
Explore the realm of cloud forensics with a particular focus on platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. The labs in this category guide you through analyzing both raw and processed logs with tools like Splunk and Elastic SIEM, crucial for navigating the complexities of cloud-based environments.