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In a recent cybersecurity training project at Guardia Cybersecurity School, a team implemented a comprehensive multi-site network monitoring infrastructure using cutting-edge tools. The project focused on real-time performance tracking, security monitoring, and network availability.
Key Technologies Deployed:
- Zabbix: For system and network resource monitoring
- Wazuh: For log analysis and intrusion detection (IDS)
- pfSense: As a centralized firewall and router
- Agents: Deployed across all machines for complete coverage
You Should Know:
1. Zabbix Configuration for Multi-Site Monitoring
To deploy Zabbix in a distributed environment:
Install Zabbix agent on Linux nodes sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install zabbix-agent Configure Zabbix agent sudo nano /etc/zabbix/zabbix_agentd.conf
Set the following parameters:
Server=<Zabbix-Server-IP> Hostname=<Unique-Client-Hostname>
Restart the service:
sudo systemctl restart zabbix-agent
2. Wazuh for Log Analysis & IDS
Deploy Wazuh agents for security monitoring:
On Linux systems curl -so wazuh-agent.deb https://packages.wazuh.com/4.x/apt/pool/main/w/wazuh-agent/wazuh-agent_4.7.0-1_amd64.deb sudo dpkg -i wazuh-agent.deb sudo systemctl start wazuh-agent
Configure Wazuh manager IP:
sudo nano /var/ossec/etc/ossec.conf
3. pfSense Firewall Rules for Secure Monitoring
To allow Zabbix/Wazuh traffic:
Navigate to pfSense Web UI: Firewall > Rules > Add
– Protocol: TCP
– Source: Zabbix/Wazuh Server IP
– Port: 10050 (Zabbix), 1514 (Wazuh)
4. Automated Alerting Setup
In Zabbix, configure triggers for critical events:
Example: High CPU alert
{Template OS Linux:system.cpu.util[,user].avg(5m)}>90
What Undercode Say:
This project demonstrates the power of integrating Zabbix, Wazuh, and pfSense for enterprise-grade infrastructure monitoring. Key takeaways:
– Distributed monitoring requires proper agent deployment and firewall rules.
– Real-time alerts improve incident response time.
– Centralized logging (via Wazuh) enhances threat detection.
For further learning:
Prediction:
As networks grow more complex, AI-driven anomaly detection will integrate with tools like Zabbix and Wazuh for predictive threat analysis.
Expected Output:
A fully monitored infrastructure with real-time alerts, log analysis, and centralized security policies.
Note: Commands and configurations are verified for Linux-based systems. Adjust for Windows where necessary (e.g., Zabbix MSI installer).
References:
Reported By: Yani Hamoumat – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
