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Hunting for C2 and Tunneling
In this lab, you'll practice detecting C2 and tunneling activities in a Windows and Ubuntu setup. By analyzing network traffic and system logs, you'll enhance your threat hunting skills and learn to identify cybersecurity threats.

Lab Info
Table of Contents
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Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Challenge
Detecting Unusual Network Traffic
Identify network traffic that may indicate C2 communication is taking place.
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Uncovering Tunneling Techniques
Investigate network traffic for signs of tunneling activities.
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Correlating Activities with System Behavior
Correlate network findings with system logs and activities.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
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