# Cybersecurity Tools by Category

Cybersecurity tools are essential for protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. Below is a categorized list of key cybersecurity tools along with practical commands and steps to use them effectively.

Network Security Tools

• Wireshark – Network protocol analyzer
• Nmap – Network scanning tool
• Snort – Intrusion detection system

You Should Know:

• Wireshark Command (Linux):

  sudo wireshark
  

• Capture packets on a specific interface:

  sudo tshark -i eth0
  

• Nmap Scan Examples:

  nmap -sS 192.168.1.1 # Stealth SYN scan 
  nmap -A -T4 192.168.1.0/24 # Aggressive scan 
  

• Snort Intrusion Detection:

  sudo snort -A console -q -c /etc/snort/snort.conf -i eth0
  

Vulnerability Scanners

• Nessus – Comprehensive vulnerability assessment
• OpenVAS – Open-source vulnerability scanner

You Should Know:

• Nessus CLI Scan:

  nessuscli scan --target 192.168.1.1 --policy "Basic Scan"
  

• OpenVAS Setup:

  sudo gvm-setup # Initial setup 
  sudo gvm-start # Start OpenVAS services 
  

Penetration Testing Tools

• Metasploit Framework – Exploitation tool
• Burp Suite – Web vulnerability scanner

You Should Know:

• Metasploit Commands:

  msfconsole 
  use exploit/multi/handler 
  set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp 
  set LHOST 192.168.1.2 
  exploit 
  

• Burp Suite CLI:

  java -jar burpsuite_pro.jar
  

Endpoint Protection

• ClamAV – Antivirus for Linux
• Windows Defender (PowerShell Commands)

You Should Know:

• ClamAV Scan:

  sudo freshclam # Update virus DB 
  sudo clamscan -r /home # Recursive scan 
  

• Windows Defender Scan:

  Start-MpScan -ScanType FullScan 
  Get-MpThreatDetection # List detected threats 
  

Encryption & Forensics

• GnuPG (GPG) – File encryption
• Autopsy – Digital forensics

You Should Know:

• GPG Encryption:

  gpg -c secretfile.txt # Encrypt 
  gpg -d secretfile.txt.gpg # Decrypt 
  

• Autopsy CLI Launch:

  sudo autopsy
  

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Cybersecurity tools are critical for defending against evolving threats. Mastering tools like Nmap, Metasploit, and Wireshark enhances security posture. Always update tools, follow best practices, and automate scans for continuous protection.

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• Hands-on examples for immediate implementation.
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