Hands On Program

In this session, we'll explore a cybersecurity incident where your SOC SIEM has detected suspicious activities. Enhance your network investigation skills and dive into a packet capture analysis utilizing common industry tools such as Wireshark to unravel the attacker's actions. 

Tuesday, August 20, 2024    /    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CDT

TrendMicro Training Room

225 E John Carpenter Freeway

Suite #1500

Irving, TX 75062

North Texas ISSA members - Free

Non-members $30

The “Thieves in the Temple” Cyber Challenge will guide you as you break into a network, and then help you pick up the pieces with a threat investigation.

1.  Jeopardy Style Capture the Flag: Test your skills with a variety of cybersecurity challenges. Each task will push you to think creatively and strengthen your defenses.

2.  Threat Investigation: Dive into cybercrime and learn to uncover digital evidence. Track down cybercriminals and protect against future threats.

By joining this immersive experience with NTX ISSA and Trend Micro, you will earn 3 CPE credits!

Intermediate to Advanced Cybersecurity Practitioners

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Arrival, In-processing, and Food

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Challenge Setup and Introduction

Participants will connect via remote desktop. 

Please bring your own device (BYOD) to ensure a smooth start.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thieves in the Temple Cyber Challenge

- Engage in a simulated cyber-attack scenario, exploring both offensive 

   (Red Team) and defensive (Blue Team) tactics.

- Address various challenges with the assistance of SEs (Security Engineers) 

    on the platform.

-  Learn about XDR (Extended Detection and Response), implement security 

    controls, and discuss measures to react and mitigate risks.

6:00-6:30 PM     Event Conclusion

-  Raffle and distribution of swag.

                                             - Network with peers and experts over refreshments.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided on-site.

There is a BYOD requirement to participate (laptop)

Please your laptop has remote desktop access capability

Proof of event registration via phone or printout

Attendees will earn 3 CPE Hours.  Email:  hop@ntxissa.org after the event.

Dissecting Network Traffic

In this session, we'll explore a cybersecurity incident where your SOC SIEM has detected suspicious activities. Enhance your network investigation skills and dive into a packet capture analysis utilizing common industry tools such as Wireshark to unravel the attacker's actions. 

Tuesday, March 19, 2024    /    6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. CDT

Fortinet Training Room

6111 W Plano Parkway

Plano, TX 75093

To navigate to the Fortinet Training Room: enter the building, take the stairs / elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right. Find Fortinet signage for Suite #2100. 

• Bring your own laptop: We will not have laptops on-site so please bring your own laptop and power cord to follow along with lab exercises. Otherwise, you're welcome to come watch, take notes, and attempt to replicate at home. 

• Install Wireshark: We recommend that all work on the lab exercises within a virtual machine (VM), but installing Wireshark on your host machine will suffice. 

• Proof of registration: Please bring a proof of registration via phone or print-out

• Blue Teams Labs Online (BTLO) account: We will be utilizing the BTLO platform for our lab exercise, so please register for your free account in advance before the event date.