Securing Your Home Network: Final Steps

Hello my fellow tech enthusiasts, cyber stalkers, rogue hackers, and those just popping in. I know it’s been a while since my last article, but trust me, I’ve been busy cooking up new content and continuing my happy hunting.

So, let’s pick up where we left off in our journey to a secure network. We are on the final steps, and you guessed it — Honeypots and SIEM.

4. Honeypots:

Deploy honeypots to attract attackers and gather intelligence.Utilize insights from honeypots to fortify your defenses.

Instructions to set up T-Pot Honeypot on Kali Linux:

What is T-Pot?T-Pot is a multi-honeypot platform that includes several honeypot daemons, providing a comprehensive view of the attacks targeting your network.Setting Up T-Pot on Kali Linux:Update your Kali Linux machine: sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade.Install Docker: sudo apt-get install docker.io.Pull the T-Pot Docker image: sudo docker pull dtagdevsec/tpotce.Run the T-Pot container: sudo docker run -d -p 64295:64295 dtagdevsec/tpotce.Access the T-Pot web interface via http://your-ip-address:64295.

5. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):

Implement a SIEM solution to centralize security event data.Create custom dashboards and alerts for timely threat detection.

Instructions to set up Wazuh on Ubuntu:

What is Wazuh?Wazuh is a comprehensive open-source security monitoring solution that provides intrusion detection, log analysis, and vulnerability detection.Setting Up Wazuh on Ubuntu:Install necessary dependencies: sudo apt-get install curl apt-transport-https lsb-release.Add Wazuh repository: curl -s https://packages.wazuh.com/key/GPG-KEY-WAZUH | sudo apt-key add -.Install Wazuh manager: sudo apt-get install wazuh-manager.Start the Wazuh service: sudo systemctl start wazuh-manager.Install the Wazuh agent on other devices you want to monitor and connect them to the Wazuh manager.Access the Wazuh web interface via http://your-ip-address:5601.

6. Regular Updates and Patching:

Stay on top of patches and updates for all devices on your network.Monitor vendor advisories to address vulnerabilities promptly.

7. Strong Authentication:

Enforce strong password policies and consider implementing multi-factor authentication.Monitor authentication logs for signs of unauthorized access.

Ensuring that all your devices are up-to-date with the latest patches and using strong authentication methods are crucial steps in maintaining network security. Wazuh helps monitor these aspects by providing real-time alerts and comprehensive logging, making it easier to manage and secure your network.

Now that we have completed the final stages of our journey to a secure network, stay tuned for what’s to come. In our next series, we will delve into the intricacies of pentesting and partake in the Hack The Box pentester module. I’ll be conducting a 100-day challenge, giving you walkthroughs of various techniques and hacking into different boxes as well.

Stay secure, and see you in the next adventure!

Happy Hunting!