Blue Teaming On A Budget

So does your SOC have an huge budget that lets you buy all the shiny new toys for monitor and secure you network? It does? Well gee, must be nice! Unless you are buying drinks on your expense account then you can probably skip this one. But if you have to pinch your pennies when trying to protect your network, then this might be of some interest.

Kyle is planning to show us how to build a robust network defenses using free* and open source tools that won't break the bank!

We'll explore:

• 🛡️ Essential FOSS security tools for network protection
• 🔍 Network monitoring and intrusion detection on a shoestring
• 🔧 Setting up and configuring budget-friendly security stacks
• 💰 Maximizing free tiers and trial periods strategically
• 📊 Building effective defenses without enterprise pricing
• 🏠 Perfect for home labs, small businesses, and startups

*Disclaimer: Some tools may require payment after trial periods, but we'll show you how to get the most value regardless!

Ideal for small business owners, homelab enthusiasts, students, and anyone proving that effective security doesn't require unlimited funding!

As usual, doors at 6:00 and talk 7:00. We'll do our best to broadcast it virtually as always. We’ll stream as per usual from:

https://meet.jit.si/STL2600Nov