Episode 26: Network-Based Indicators of Malicious Activity
Your network is constantly broadcasting signals—some of them benign, some of them suspicious. In this episode, we examine network-level indicators that can reveal malicious activity in progress. From bandwidth spikes and rogue devices to unexpected port activity and beaconing behaviors, you’ll learn what red flags to look for and how to distinguish noise from signal.
We also discuss how attackers use scanning, peer-to-peer communication, and protocol misuse to probe and move through networks. This episode will teach you how to spot those behaviors early and how to interpret them in context, helping you become faster and more accurate in your role as a defender—and more confident in answering CySA+ questions that test network visibility and anomaly detection. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com
