ttmorenete
Security Operations Analyst
Level 20 117538 / 141259
*Rankings computed based on core modules (113968 pts).
Joined in May, 2024
ttmorenete earned 16 badges
Rap Beef
This analyst investigated a themed scenario involving rival hip-hop artists. They used key cybersecurity skills to identify suspicious communications and activities, analyzing internal messages to track unauthorized exchanges and uncover patterns. This exercise reinforced critical skills in data analysis, threat detection, and the application of cybersecurity principles in unconventional contexts.
Issued on: May 10, 2024
Valdorian Times
This analyst investigated an email phishing attack in Valdoria that uncovered a politically motivated influence campaign. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they analyzed employee roles, email communications, and computer process events, revealing evidence of data exfiltration and manipulation. This exercise reinforced skill in querying data and understanding data integrity within a cybersecurity context.
Issued on: May 20, 2024
Balloons Over Iowa
This analyst completed the "Balloons Over Iowa" module, investigating a phishing and ransomware attack. They identified command and control connections, detected data exfiltration, analyzed Mimikatz activity, and observed shadow copy deletions, demonstrating their ability to effectively respond to and analyze cyber threats.
Issued on: Jun 11, 2024
Envolve Labs
This analyst completed the "Envolve Labs" module. They demonstrated skills in using Kusto Query Language (KQL) in their investigation that included identifying phishing campaigns, analyzing command-line activities, and uncovering credential theft and data exfiltration. They also learned to cluster and attribute attacks to specific threat actors, connecting malicious domains and email addresses to threat actor behavior.
Issued on: Jun 20, 2024
Castle & Sand
This analyst investigated an easy-level ransomware scenario by identifying adversaries' reconnaissance activities, analyzing themed phishing emails, and tracking ransomware deployment and impact. They used the Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyze intrusion data and build an understanding of the ransomware attack lifecycle.
Issued on: Jun 21, 2024
Azure Crest
This analyst investigated a ransomware attack, where cost-cutting measures led to a single point of failure in their systems. This exercise highlighted the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security and reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context.
Issued on: Jun 23, 2024
Jojo's Hospital
This analyst completed the JoJo's Hospital module, investigating a cyber attack involving an Initial Access Broker and a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation. They demonstrated skills in detecting phishing and malvertising tactics, tracing unauthorized network access, understanding hacker collaboration, and analyzing ransomware activities.
Issued on: Jun 26, 2024
AzureCrest
This analyst investigated a ransomware attack, where cost-cutting measures led to a single point of failure in their systems. This exercise highlighted the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security and reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context.
Issued on: Jun 26, 2024
Virustotal Fundamentals
This analyst completed the "VirusTotal Fundamentals" module, which focused on using VirusTotal for comprehensive threat analysis. They demonstrated the ability to pivot around datasets, utilizing file hashes, domains, and IP addresses to uncover and correlate threats. This exercise reinforced their skills in leveraging VirusTotal's capabilities for detecting malicious activity and understanding the interconnections between various threat indicators.
Issued on: Jun 26, 2024
Krusty Krab
This analyst completed the "Krusty Krab" module, investigating a phishing attack and data exfiltration. They used Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyze email and network logs, revealing the use of deceptive email addresses and malicious domains. This exercise emphasized their ability to pivot and connect malicious domains to threat actor behavior, showcasing their proficiency in threat detection and analysis.
Issued on: Jul 01, 2024
Dai Wok Foods
This analyst completed the "Dai Wok Foods" module. They demonstrated skills in detecting phishing attempts, analyzing email logs, and using Passive DNS for domain analysis. This proficiency is vital for countering threat actor tactics and protecting organizational assets.
Issued on: Jul 11, 2024
Inside Encryptodera
This analyst investigated an easy-level insider threat scenario by identifying suspicious employee activities, analyzing internal communications, and tracking unauthorized data transfers. They used Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyze network flows and identify abnormal data movement to build and insider-threat profile.
Issued on: Jul 16, 2024
Azure Crest
This analyst successfully investigated a ransomware attack against a hospital. They demonstrated the ability to pivot around datasets using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to uncover the risks associated with prioritizing cost over security. This exercise reinforced skills in identifying vulnerabilities and understanding the broader implications of inadequate security measures in a healthcare context.
Issued on: Jul 21, 2024
World Domination Nation
This analyst completed the "World Domination Nation" module, investigating a sophisticated cyber attack on WDN Consulting. They used Kusto Query Language (KQL) in an investigation that covered lateral movement, credential dumping, system configuration modifications, and full domain compromise. This exercise reinforced their ability to effectively detect, analyze, and respond to complex cyber threats.
Issued on: Jul 24, 2024
Critical Compromise (ICS)
This analyst completed the Critical Compromise in Chicago module, demonstrating their ability to investigate a malware-based attack on a SCADA system. Through their use of Kusto Query Language (KQL), they uncovered the deployment of malicious software that disrupted the power grid. Their investigation helped identify the attack's origin and provided insights into the attackers’ methods, ultimately contributing to the restoration of normal operations and improving defenses for critical infrastructure.
Issued on: Oct 21, 2024
Titan Shield
This analyst successfully investigated two highly sophisticated cyberattacks against TitanShield’s sensitive projects, demonstrating advanced investigative skills in identifying social engineering tactics, malicious file execution, and data exfiltration strategies. Using Kusto Query Language (KQL), they unraveled Moonstone Sleet's phishing campaign targeting Project Omega and Crimson Sandstorm’s romance scheme aimed at harvesting critical system and user information. This exercise reinforced skills in threat actor profiling, recognizing social engineering-based reconnaissance on social media, and assessing the broader security implications of protecting intellectual property in a high-stakes defense context.
Issued on: Nov 03, 2024
ttmorenete played 28 games
Balloons Over Iowa 4405/4405
Envolve Labs: With a twist! 950/950
HopsNStuff 7810/14265
KRUSTY KRAB 7360/7360
Dai Wok Foods 11600/11600
Castle & Sand 13050/13050
DAILY7 🌎🌟 203/3930
Private Module 0/0
World Domination Nation 8220/8220
MCJ Walker 11780/15265
Sunlands 1100/8437
Spooky Sweets 5790/7640
Scholomance 4490/5640
A Storm Is Brewing In the Lab 3270/5670
A Scandal in Valdoria 🌟 2430/2430
Inside Encryptodera 3990/3990
Solvi Systems 610/2860
AzureCrest - The full version 8790/8790
System Shutdown at Azure Crest! (Short Version) 4800/4800
A Rap Beef (START HERE) 950/950
Jojo's Hospital 610/610
VirusTotal Fundamentals 2620/2620
Titan Shield (with Microsoft Defender XDR) 4000/4000
Private Module 1830/10920
Frognado in Valdoria 700/1690
A Rap Steak 1570/19010
Critical Compromise In Chicago - ICS 2870/2870
Private Module 10/2040
Issue Badge to ttmorenete
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1 | Advanced Persistent Analyst | Someone who failed, got up, and tried again! | ||
2 | Helping Hand | This award is community-nominated! Someone in the KC7 community has recognized this user for their contributions to others! | ||
3 | Notre Dame Challenge | Completed the cybersecurity challenge event at Notre Dame in June 2023 | ||
4 | KC7 Top 10 (2023) | Awarded to top 10 KC7 players in 2023 | ||
5 | Cyber Challenge Series: Team Winner | This badge is issued to KC7 players who were members of a team that placed top 3 in a Blue Team Cyber Challenge event! | ||
6 | Super Fan | This badge is issued to any KC7 player who has completed 3 modules or more! | ||
7 | Most Improved | Someone who really improved over the course of a KC7 event! | ||
8 | Cyber Challenge Series: Winner | This badge is issued to KC7 players who placed top 3 (as an individual) in an Blue Team Cyber Challenge event! | ||
9 | 30 day hot steak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 30 days in a row. | ||
10 | 90 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 90 days in a row. | ||
11 | Inside Encryptodera - Event Participant | Participant in the February 2024 monthly event featuring the Encryptodera module | ||
12 | The Teacher | Someone who really helped lift up their peers and enabled others to learn! | ||
13 | Bright Future | Someone who shows a lot of potential as a future cyber analyst! | ||
14 | 2024 SANS New2Cyber CTF Participant | This badge has been awarded to those who took part in the 2024 SANS New2Cyber x KC7 Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, which involved investigating a ransomware attack on a hospital. | ||
15 | 60 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 60 days in a row. | ||
16 | 120 day streak | Awarded to a user who has answered a question for 120 days in a row! | ||
17 | Intro Master |