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This document discusses common workflows in Security Onion, an open-source network security monitoring and threat detection platform. It describes how Security Onion allows for collaboration through features like Notepad. It also examines how Security Onion aids in investigating alerts through contextual analysis of packet captures and metadata. Finally, it discusses how the knowledge gained from analyzing Security Onion's alerts and workflows can help security professionals identify potential security incidents and effectively respond to threats.

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Task 29.

This document discusses common workflows in Security Onion, an open-source network security monitoring and threat detection platform. It describes how Security Onion allows for collaboration through features like Notepad. It also examines how Security Onion aids in investigating alerts through contextual analysis of packet captures and metadata. Finally, it discusses how the knowledge gained from analyzing Security Onion's alerts and workflows can help security professionals identify potential security incidents and effectively respond to threats.

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SECURITY ONION COMMON WORKFLOWS 1

Security Onion common workflows

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Security Onion common workflows

Security Onion is a robust and comprehensive open-source network security monitoring

and threat detection platform. Security Onion's suite of features and capabilities aids security

professionals in protecting their networks and systems. In this hands-on segment, we look at the

second of three common Security Onion procedures, concentrating on evaluating warnings

issued by security tools and obtaining deeper insights into potential vulnerabilities. We get

practical knowledge that we may apply effectively in our work by following the steps in the

video session.

Three Common Workflows of security onions

Cooperation and Notation: Security Onion promotes cooperation and information sharing

within the platform. The movie demonstrated the usage of Notepad, a built-in function that

allows users to take notes and document their findings while conducting an inquiry.

Collaboration and documentation are critical components of effective incident response and

threat assessment (Brilingaitė et al.,2020). I may record significant results, communicate

information with others, and maintain a central knowledge repository by employing the

collaborative capabilities of Security Onion, such as Notepad. It encourages teamwork, makes

knowledge transfer easier, and facilitates a more efficient and coordinated response to security

events.

Application of the knowledge

The knowledge obtained from this hands-on segment has a high potential for applicability

in my career as a security professional. I can accomplish the following by employing these

strategies in depth and detail: Using Security Onion's alert investigation, drill-down analysis, and

contextual analysis capabilities, I can perform detailed investigations into security issues. It
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enables me to discover the root cause, comprehend the breadth and consequences of the

occurrence, and respond effectively with appropriate mitigation measures. Using Security

Onion's capabilities for analyzing network traffic and examining warnings, I may proactively

look for potential threats and indicators of penetration. I can uncover hidden or emerging threats,

recognize patterns, and take proactive measures to secure my network by employing the

platform's broad features.

Three common workflows of security onion

The collaborative capabilities of Security Onion, especially the Notepad functionality,

allow for quick documentation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among security teams. I

can ensure that vital information, insights, and lessons learned are collected, communicated, and

utilized across the organization by harnessing these features and establishing a culture of

continuous improvement. Integration with other security products, such as The Hive, provides

streamlined incident management and routine work automation (Udroiu et al.,2022). I can

optimize procedures, decrease manual effort, and improve operational efficiency by integrating

Security Onion into a unified workflow.

Contextual Analysis: Grassing an alarm's severity and significance requires a thorough

grasp of its context. Security Onion provides useful contextual data, such as packet captures

(PCAPs) connected with an alarm. These PCAPs allow for a thorough examination of network

traffic and aid in detecting suspicious or malicious activity (Bagui et al.,2023). Other metadata,

such as DNS and HTTP logs, provide useful context for interpreting an alert. The contextual

analysis enables me to go deeper into the alert and comprehend the possible impact on the

network and systems. I may acquire information and insights into the nature of the danger and

build appropriate mitigation techniques by reviewing the PCAPs and accompanying metadata.
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Security Onion provides an interface for investigating alarms provided by various

security technologies, including intrusion detection systems (IDS) such as Suricata. I can review

and analyze these notifications using the notifications page in Security Onion's web interface to

identify potential security incidents (Charan et al.,2022). This knowledge will help me analyze

alerts and identify potential security incidents. Examining the alerts allows me to acquire insight

into the nature of the threats and prioritize them based on their severity and impact on the

organization's assets.
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(2023). Introducing UWF-ZeekData22: A Comprehensive Network Traffic Dataset Based

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Brilingaitė, A., Bukauskas, L., Juozapavičius, A., & Kutka, E. (2020, June). Information sharing

in cyber defense exercises. In European Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security (pp.

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https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9847413/

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