Episode 12 — Command Line Fundamentals: Navigate Systems, Inspect Processes, and Read Logs (Task 10)
This episode builds command line fundamentals as a practical skill set for incident response, triage, and verification tasks commonly tested by the exam. You will learn how analysts use command line navigation, process inspection, and log reading to answer time-critical questions like “what changed,” “what is running,” and “what evidence is reliable.” We will explain why command output must be interpreted carefully, including timestamps, permission context, and the difference between configuration state and runtime behavior. You will also hear examples of how attackers hide in scheduled tasks, service persistence, or unusual parent-child process chains, and how a simple command-based check can confirm or disprove a hypothesis. The exam angle focuses on disciplined evidence gathering that preserves integrity while producing clear, defensible findings. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
