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Quinnlan Varcoe, SOC & IR Expert, has announced the relaunch of Blueberry Security, focusing exclusively on Security Operations Center (SOC) and Incident Response (IR) consulting services. The revamped website, blueberrysecurity.net, reflects a streamlined approach to delivering core strengths in cybersecurity. The business model emphasizes empowering partners to white-label their expertise, enabling vCISOs and consultants to leverage Blueberry Security’s SOC and IR capabilities under their own brand.
You Should Know: Essential SOC & IR Commands and Tools
1. Linux Commands for Incident Response:
ps aux: List all running processes.netstat -tuln: Check open ports and active connections.lsof -i: Identify processes using network connections.grep "Failed" /var/log/auth.log: Search for failed login attempts (useful for detecting brute force attacks).tcpdump -i eth0: Capture network traffic on a specific interface.
2. Windows Commands for SOC Analysis:
netstat -ano: Display active connections and their process IDs.tasklist /svc: List running services and their associated processes.wevtutil qe Security /f:text: Query the Security Event Log for incidents.powershell Get-Process | Where-Object {$_.CPU -gt 50}: Find processes consuming high CPU.
3. SOC Tools:
- SIEM Platforms: Splunk, Elastic Stack (ELK), and QRadar for log analysis.
- EDR Solutions: CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
- Threat Intelligence: MISP (Malware Information Sharing Platform) for sharing threat data.
4. IR Playbook Commands:
- Isolate a Compromised System:
- Linux: `iptables -A INPUT -s
-j DROP`
– Windows: `netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name=”Block Malicious IP” dir=in action=block remoteip=`
– Collect Forensic Data: - Linux: `dd if=/dev/sda of=/evidence/image.img` (create a disk image).
- Windows: Use FTK Imager or `wmic diskdrive get serialnumber` for drive details.
What Undercode Say:
Blueberry Security’s relaunch highlights the growing demand for specialized SOC and IR services in the cybersecurity industry. By focusing on core strengths and offering white-label solutions, Quinnlan Varcoe is positioning the business to meet the needs of vCISOs and consultants. For those in the field, mastering essential commands and tools is critical for effective SOC operations and incident response. Whether you’re analyzing logs, isolating threats, or collecting forensic data, the right skills and tools can make all the difference in securing your environment. Explore more about SOC and IR best practices at blueberrysecurity.net.
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