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Detecting Log4Shell Attack

Gain necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to Log4Shell attacks effectively
0Total Lessons0Lesson Questions0SOC Alerts0.0Hours to complete
Incident Responder
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Detecting Log4Shell Attack
The "Detecting Log4Shell Attacks" course is a comprehensive and practical training program designed to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to Log4Shell attacks effectively.

Log4Shell, also known as CVE-2021-44228, is a critical vulnerability affecting the widely used Apache Log4j library, which poses a significant threat to modern web applications and systems. This course focuses on arming individuals with the expertise needed to safeguard their organizations against this specific vulnerability.

During this course, participants will gain an in-depth understanding of Log4Shell's underlying mechanics and learn how attackers exploit it to gain unauthorized access to target systems. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, learners will develop practical techniques for detecting Log4Shell attacks in various environments.
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Table of content
  • Introduction to Log4Shell
  • Technical Details
  • Check If You’re Vulnerable
  • Mitigation for Log4Shell
  • SOC Analyst Perspective
Practice with SOC Alert
  • 111 - SOC161 - Log4j RCE Exploit
Detecting Log4Shell Attack
Gain necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to Log4Shell attacks effectively
YOUR PROGRESS
Lesson Completion0%
SOC Alert0 of 1
ACHIEVEMENTS
"Log4Shell Hunter" BadgeLog4Shell Hunter
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
  • Understand the nature and impact of the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228).
  • Develop skills to monitor and analyze log files for detecting suspicious activities related to Log4Shell attacks.
  • Implement incident response strategies to promptly handle Log4Shell incidents and minimize damages.
  • INTENDED AUDIENCE
  • Incident Response Teams: Professionals who handle incident response and need to be well-versed in identifying and responding to Log4Shell-related incidents effectively.
  • Security Professionals: Security analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and penetration testers who want to enhance their understanding of Log4Shell and improve their capabilities in detecting and mitigating such attacks.
  • PREREQUISITES
  • Basic Cybersecurity Knowledge: A fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including common attack vectors, types of vulnerabilities, and incident response procedures.
  • Logging Concepts: A basic understanding of logging mechanisms and the purpose of logging in software applications. Familiarity with log files and their formats will help participants in grasping Log4j's role in logging.
  • Networking Concepts: A general understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP, firewalls, and network protocols. This will help participants comprehend the potential network-based attack vectors related to Log4Shell.
  • Detecting Log4Shell Attack
    Gain necessary knowledge and skills to identify and respond to Log4Shell attacks effectively