Command Line Practice

Learn essential Linux commands through hands-on challenges.
Complete each level to unlock the next.

Available Levels
Level 1: Cyber Incident Investigation

Investigate a security breach on a Linux server. Navigate the filesystem, read log files, create directories for your investigation, and manage evidence files.

Commands
pwd ls cd cat mkdir rmdir touch cp mv rm
Level 2: Covert Communications Investigation

Analyze a suspect's workstation for hidden files and encrypted communications. Use advanced ls flags, identify disguised files, and decrypt secret messages.

New Commands
ls -a ls -l ls -R file gpg -c gpg -d
Level 3: Rogue Process Investigation

A production server has been compromised. Identify running processes, search for malicious activity, and terminate rogue processes before they cause more damage.

New Commands
ps ps -ef more grep grep -e kill kill -9 su
Level 4: Advanced Threat Hunting

An APT group has compromised the web server. Conduct a full investigation: map the attack, analyze evidence, identify all threats, and remediate the system. No hints provided.

Mastery Challenge
All Level 1-3 Commands
student@cyberlab:~$ ls
documents/ downloads/