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Owen Dubiel

Security Engineer

Owen Dubiel is a passionate security practitioner who is going on 8 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry.

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Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols

In this hands-on lab, you will practice simulating a command-and-control (C2) beacon and detecting the resulting activity using a SIEM.

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Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how the native PowerShell scripting language for Windows can be abused to allow an attacker to execute remote commands, establish persistence, and create autorun files to carry out an attack.

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System Binary Proxy Execution: Rundll32

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how a malicious user can obfuscate some of their payload actions through downloaded DLL files using the built-in rundll32.exe. Using rundll32, an attacker can make their activity look like a normal Windows system binary process being executed under rundll32.

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System Binary Proxy Execution: Msiexec

In the course, you will learn how a malicious user can obfuscate some of their payload actions through downloaded DLL files by utilizing the built in rundll32.exe. By using rundll32, an attacker can make their activity look like a normal Windows system binary process being executed under the rundll32.
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Replication Through Removable Media

In this hands-on lab, students will learn the basics of how an adversary can use removable media devices to gain access to an unauthorized host.

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Scheduled Task

Some organizations do not configure their operating systems and account management to properly protect the use of task scheduling functionality. As a result, adversaries can abuse this capability to execute malicious code on a victim’s system. Get hands-on practice detecting this technique so you can protect your organization.
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User Discovery

Once on a victim's system, adversaries will perform user discovery to determine information, such as the primary user’s identity and capabilities. They may seek out users with access to remote systems so they can cast their net wider. Discover the attacker instead of the other way around with this dynamic, lab-based course!
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Registry Run Keys

Many organizations do not monitor for additions to the Windows Registry that could be used to trigger autostart execution on system boot or logon. This allows adversaries to launch programs that run at higher privileges and paves the way for more damaging activity. Learn how to detect and mitigate this activity to secure your network.
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About Owen Dubiel

Owen is certified in the GIAC GSEC, CompTIA CySA+, and various other vendor-related certifications. He works both as a technical security engineer and as an SME architect instructor in his spare time. Spreading the word of cyber security is a passion of his. Owen lives in Southeast Michigan with his beautiful wife, daughter, and his dog, Thor. In his free time, Owen enjoys watching sports and movies, and spending time with his family.