XP Cyber labs deliver hands-on cybersecurity challenges aligned with the NICE (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) framework. These exercises map real-world tasks to defined cybersecurity roles, helping to demonstrate practical skills.
Lengthy Logs: Attack Analysis
Investigated a simulated SQL injection and WordPress compromise by analyzing MySQL logs, correlating with account activity, and identifying persistence techniques.
Skills | Log analysis, SQL injection analysis, incident response, threat analysis, MySQL investigation
Framework | NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
Analyzing Attack Artifacts
Investigated suspected web server compromise activity through forensic image analysis and log review, identifying attack artifacts associated with vulnerability scanning and attempted exploitation.
Skills | Forensic analysis, log analysis, web application security, incident response, vulnerability assessment
Framework | NIST CSF 2.0
Disastrous DNS Destruction
Investigated a DNS spoofing attack that redirected users to a malicious file server hosting a trojan. Analyzed attacker activity, implemented DNS security controls, and developed remediation recommendations.
Skills | DNS analysis, malware analysis, incident response, Active Directory administration, network investigation
Framework | NIST CSF 2.0 & CIS Controls v8.1
A Hunt for the Hidden
Investigated suspected network compromise activity through packet capture analysis, identifying reconnaissance activity, unauthorized connections, and indicators of lateral movement.
Skills | Network forensics, packet analysis, threat hunting, incident response, network security analysis
Framework | NIST CSF 2.0
Baron Samedit
Investigated the Baron Samedit privilege escalation vulnerability within a simulated ICS environment. Evaluated exploitation risks and potential attacker actions, with remediation strategies designed to support operational continuity.
Skills | Linux security, privilege escalation analysis, ICS security, vulnerability assessment, remediation planning
Framework | NIST CSF 2.0 & MITRE ATT&CK ICS