Detect Network Activity with Scapy
In this lab, you’ll practice using Scapy to monitor and analyze network activity. When you’re finished, you’ll have gained practical experience in monitoring and detecting suspicious network activity with Scapy.
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Lab info
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Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Capturing and Filtering Packets with Scapy
In this challenge, you will practice basic network packet capture, and filter the traffic using Scapy.
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Detecting Unusual Incoming and Outgoing Traffic
You'll monitor and detect unusual incoming and outgoing traffic, such as multiple login attempts, port scans, or data exfiltration attempts.
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The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic networking concepts (IP addresses, ports, protocols)
- Familiarity with Linux Command Line
- Basic Python programming skills