Host Data Integrity Baselining

Part of Cyber Security Fundamentals · Security Baseline Topic: General Cyber Security

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What you'll do

In this lab, trainees will explore the fundamentals of establishing file and directory baselines using both Kali Linux and Windows 11.

They will create a baseline for the /etc/passwd file in Kali Linux to monitor potential changes to user account information
In the second part of the lab, trainees will establish a baseline for the C:\Program Files directory in Windows 11 to help detect modifications or unauthorized additions to installed applications

⏱ About 60 minutes
Counts towards: CompTIA Security+ (exam SY0-701) · ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (exam CC) · Certified Information Systems Auditor (exam CISA)

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