Windows Log Monitoring with Wazuh
Real-Time Windows Event and Sysmon Log Analysis Using Wazuh SIEM
Overview
This project focuses on configuring Wazuh SIEM to monitor and analyze Windows event logs and Sysmon telemetry.
You will deploy Wazuh Manager, Dashboard, and Windows Agent to collect and visualize logs.
The integration of Sysmon (with SwiftOnSecurity config) enhances endpoint visibility and event detail.
By the end, you will have a complete monitoring setup capable of detecting suspicious process executions, network connections, and privilege escalations.
Objectives
- Deploy and configure Wazuh for centralized Windows log collection
- Integrate Sysmon using SwiftOnSecurity configuration
- Analyze Sysmon and Windows event logs for threat detection
- Create custom alert rules in Wazuh for Sysmon-based detections
What You'll Learn
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Wazuh & Sysmon Integration
Learn to collect and analyze Windows telemetry using Sysmon integrated with Wazuh.
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SwiftOnSecurity Configuration
Use an optimized Sysmon config to capture meaningful security data while filtering noise.
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Advanced Log Analysis
Detect process creation, network connections, and privilege escalations.
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Custom Alert Rules
Write and implement Wazuh rules to identify suspicious Sysmon activities.
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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