Threat Detection & Active Response With Wazuh

Threat Detection & Active Response With Wazuh

by HackerSploit · View the channel on PSI

Applied Sciences & Engineering Computing & Cybersecurity UComputing and Information TechnologyURComputer security
🎙 HackerSploit 👥 1.0M 📅 May 23, 2022 ⏱ 45 min 👁 133K 📄 tutorial 🧭 2026-10-09
Available in: English (current) Français

Keywords

WazuhSIEMthreat detectionactive responsebrute force

Summary

In this tutorial, HackerSploit demonstrates how to use Wazuh, an open-source SIEM platform, for threat detection and active response in a blue team context. The video begins with an overview of the Wazuh dashboard, including management tabs, agent pages, and configuration options. The presenter then walks through deploying agents on both Windows and Linux systems, showing the registration process and initial setup. Once agents are connected, the focus shifts to the security events dashboard, where real-time alerts are displayed with MITRE ATT&CK mappings. During the recording, the lab experiences an actual brute force attack, which the presenter uses to illustrate how to interpret alerts, view attacker geolocation, and identify vulnerabilities. To mitigate the attack, the instructor edits the Wazuh configuration to add an active response rule that blocks offending IPs via firewall drop. The rule is tested successfully, demonstrating how Wazuh can serve as an intrusion prevention system. The video also covers integrity monitoring, event logs, and various modules, providing a comprehensive walkthrough of Wazuh’s capabilities.

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Critical Evaluation

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The tutorial provides substantial practical value by combining step-by-step installation procedures with real-world attack simulation. The presenter’s live demonstration of detecting an ongoing brute force attack adds authenticity and helps viewers understand how to react under actual threat conditions. The argumentation is clear: Wazuh is presented as a comprehensive solution for monitoring and responding to threats, and the video effectively supports this by showing concrete configuration changes and their impact. However, some explanations are somewhat extemporaneous, and the lack of a structured outline may reduce the clarity of the overall argument for some viewers.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The video relies on the official Wazuh documentation and website, which are reputable sources for the tool. The presenter does not claim external scientific sources but bases the tutorial on hands-on experience and official references. The title accurately describes the content, and the tutorial stays on-topic throughout. The quality of sources is appropriate for a technical tutorial, and the demonstration is reproducible. The presence of a sponsorship section (though not explicitly mentioned in the transcript, the description includes affiliate links) does not detract from the educational content.

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Title / Content Match

The title accurately reflects the content: the video covers threat detection and active response using Wazuh, including implementation and testing.

Quality & Reliability

8/10

The video is a practical tutorial based on official Wazuh documentation and live demonstrations. The author demonstrates real attack scenarios and configuration steps, though some parts are spontaneous and could benefit from more rigorous structure.

Key Moments

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

Cited Sources

  • Wazuh Official Website — Main platform being demonstrated and discussed throughout the video.
  • Wazuh Documentation — Referenced as the authoritative source for configuration and modules.
  • Video Slides — Slides used in the presentation, mentioned as a resource for viewers.

Concurring Sources

  • Wazuh Documentation — Official documentation that aligns with the configuration steps shown in the video.

External References

Contribution & Novelties

This video stands out by walking through a live attack scenario, which is rare in tutorials. The presenter captures an actual brute force attempt during the session and uses it to demonstrate threat detection and the implementation of an active response. This provides a realistic context that enhances learning. The tutorial is practical and directly applicable, showing how to configure Wazuh to block malicious IPs automatically.

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Radar Profile

The profile is well-balanced with high scores in quantity and quality of information, reflecting the comprehensive coverage of both installation and incident response. The technical level is appropriately advanced for the target audience, though slightly lower than research-focused content. Overall reliability is strong due to reliance on official sources and live demonstration.

Reliability 8/10