Cybersecurity Technology Stack: A Complete Guide

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Building a robust cybersecurity infrastructure requires integrating multiple tools to ensure visibility, threat detection, and rapid response. Below is a detailed breakdown of essential cybersecurity technologies and how they work together.

1. Visibility with SIEM

A Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system aggregates logs from endpoints, firewalls, cloud services, and identity systems to detect anomalies.

You Should Know:

  • Splunk Query Example:
    index=security_logs sourcetype=firewall action=blocked | stats count by src_ip
  • Elasticsearch (ELK Stack) Command:
    curl -XGET 'http://localhost:9200/_search?q=status:403'

2. Real-time Threat Detection with EDR/XDR

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) monitors endpoints, while Extended Detection and Response (XDR) extends coverage to networks and cloud.

You Should Know:

  • CrowdStrike Falcon Query:
    pslist | where process_name contains "powershell"
  • Microsoft Defender ATP Command:
    Get-MpThreatDetection | Format-Table -AutoSize

3. Response Automation with SOAR

Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) automates incident response workflows.

You Should Know:

  • Phantom (SOAR) Playbook Example:
    def block_ip(ip):
firewall.block(ip)
log.action(f"Blocked malicious IP: {ip}")

4. Threat Intelligence Integration (TIP)

Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) enrich alerts with external threat data.

You Should Know:

  • MISP Threat Feed Import:
    misp-import --url https://threatfeed.com/feed.json

5. Secure Privileged Access with PAM

Privileged Access Management (PAM) secures admin accounts.

You Should Know:

  • CyberArk CLI Command:
    vault-cli --user admin --command "list-sessions"

6. Vulnerability Management

Scanners like Nessus and OpenVAS identify weaknesses.

You Should Know:

  • Nessus Scan Command:
    nessuscli scan --target 192.168.1.0/24 --policy "Critical Vulnerabilities"

7. Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Tools like AWS GuardDuty and Azure Security Center monitor cloud misconfigurations.

You Should Know:

  • AWS CLI Command:
    aws guardduty list-findings --detector-id d1a2b3c4d5

8. Advanced Detection (NDR, UEBA, Deception)

  • Network Detection & Response (NDR):
    zeek -r suspicious_traffic.pcap
  • User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA):
    SELECT user, COUNT() as failed_logins FROM auth_logs WHERE status='FAILED' GROUP BY user HAVING COUNT() > 5;

What Undercode Say

A modern cybersecurity stack is not about individual tools but how they integrate. Automation, threat intelligence, and layered defenses are critical.

Expected Output:

  • A well-configured SIEM with real-time alerts.
  • Automated SOAR playbooks reducing response time.
  • Continuous vulnerability scanning and patching.
  • Privileged access secured via PAM.

Prediction

AI-driven XDR and autonomous threat-hunting will dominate cybersecurity in the next 5 years, reducing human intervention in SOC operations.

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