How to create a basic SOC setup and practice lab?

To establish a fundamental Security Operations Center (SOC) practice lab, follow these steps:

1. Begin by downloading and installing VirtualBox, a virtualization platform.

2. Proceed to download and install Wazuh or ELK as your chosen SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tool.

3. Obtain and install Windows 10 to replicate typical employee activities within the lab environment.

4. Also, download and install Kali Linux to simulate potential attacker activities for training purposes.

5. Download and install Snort, Suricata, or commercial solutions in Windows 10 to detect and prevent network attacks

6. Configure your SIEM and monitoring tools to ingest logs and events from various sources:

   1. Network Traffic: Monitor network traffic for anomalies and potential attacks.

   2. Endpoint Logs: Analyze logs from endpoints to detect abnormal behavior or potential compromises.

   3. Authentication Logs: Monitor login and authentication logs for unusual patterns..

Scenarios and Use Cases:

Create various security scenarios and use cases to practice SOC activities:

Malware Infection: Simulate malware spreading through phishing emails or malicious downloads.

Brute Force Attack: Test how well your systems can detect and respond to brute force attempts.