Our idea of a Cloud Forensics Virtual Lab is all about providing hands on training & exciting challenges based on various cloud forensic instances coupled with the convenience of a unified platform, having Practical Challenges, Comprehensive Lab Manuals, Detailed Solutions, Tips & Best Practices, Command Execution Interface all under one roof.
Need for Hands-On Training: Skill Gaps in the Workforce: Many cybersecurity professionals lack practical experience with cloud forensics tools, hindering their effectiveness in real-world investigations. Inefficient Traditional Training Methods: Traditional classroom settings focus on theoretical knowledge without providing adequate hands-on opportunities to apply skills in realistic scenarios. Limitations in Forensic Analysis: Cloud-Native Architectures: Traditional forensic methods struggle to adapt to the dynamic and distributed nature of cloud environments, complicating evidence collection. Lack of Standardized Methodologies: Investigators often lack clear protocols for incident response in cloud settings, leading to inconsistencies in investigations. Inaccessibility of Realistic Training Environments: Limited Resources: Existing training tools may not fully replicate the complexities of real-world cloud environments, leaving students underprepared. Cost and Accessibility Issues: High costs associated with cloud resources can restrict access to effective training for students and professionals
Core Services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, GuardDuty, AWS Config, AWS Organizations Frameworks: React.js, Next.js Additional Services: Lambda, CloudFormation, Macie, EventBridge Networking: Security Groups, NACLs, VPC Flow Logs Forensics: Log2Timeline Languages: Python, Bash Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation templates Monitoring & Logging: CloudTrail, S3, CloudWatch logs Virtualization: AMIs Miscellaneous: SSH