Wazuh Tutorial

 Step 1: Introduction to Wazuh

Wazuh is an open-source security monitoring platform that provides intrusion detection, log analysis, file integrity monitoring, and compliance monitoring. It helps you detect security threats, vulnerabilities, and any unusual activity in your environment.






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Step 2: Installation To install Wazuh, follow these steps:

  1. Download the Wazuh server from the official website.
  2. Install the necessary dependencies, such as Java and Elasticsearch.
  3. Configure Elasticsearch for Wazuh.
  4. Install and configure the Wazuh manager.
  5. Install and configure the Wazuh agent on the systems you want to monitor.

Step 3: Configuration Once Wazuh is installed, you need to configure it to meet your specific requirements. Here are some key configuration steps:

  1. Modify the Wazuh server configuration file to specify the desired settings, such as SMTP server details for email alerts.
  2. Configure the Wazuh manager to receive and process logs from the agents.
  3. Customize the ruleset to define which security events should trigger alerts.
  4. Configure log collection from different sources, such as syslog or Windows Event Logs.

Step 4: Monitoring and Alerting After the installation and configuration, Wazuh will start monitoring your environment. It collects logs and analyzes them for security events. When a security event is detected, Wazuh can send alerts through various channels, such as email, Slack, or integration with SIEM systems.

Step 5: Log Analysis and Visualization Wazuh provides a web-based user interface called Kibana, which allows you to analyze and visualize the collected logs. You can create custom dashboards, search for specific events, and generate reports based on the collected data.

Step 6: Compliance Monitoring Wazuh offers built-in compliance modules for various standards, such as PCI DSS or CIS benchmarks. You can enable these modules and configure them to monitor compliance with specific requirements. Wazuh will generate reports and alerts if any compliance violations are detected.

Step 7: Maintenance and Updates Regularly update Wazuh components to benefit from the latest features and security patches. Stay informed about new releases and security advisories to ensure the ongoing security of your Wazuh deployment.

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