performing-cloud-native-forensics-with-falco

name	performing-cloud-native-forensics-with-falco
description	Uses Falco YAML rules for runtime threat detection in containers and Kubernetes, monitoring syscalls for shell spawns, file tampering, network anomalies, and privilege escalation. Manages Falco rules via the Falco gRPC API and parses Falco alert output. Use when building container runtime security or investigating k8s cluster compromises.
domain	cybersecurity
tags	["performing","cloud","native","forensics"]
subdomain	cloud-security
version	1.0
author	oyi77
license	Apache-2.0
nist_csf	["PR.IR-01","ID.AM-08","GV.SC-06","DE.CM-01"]

Performing Cloud Native Forensics With Falco

Overview

Cybersecurity skill for performing cloud native forensics with falco. Follows industry best practices and security standards.

When to Use

Trigger phrases:

• "performing cloud native forensics with falco"

• "When conducting security assessments that involve performing cloud native forens"

• "When following incident response procedures for related security events"

• "When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities"

• When conducting security assessments that involve performing cloud native forensics with falco

• When following incident response procedures for related security events

• When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities

• When validating security controls through hands-on testing

When NOT to Use

• When you lack proper authorization for testing
• For production systems without change management
• When the task requires legal or compliance expertise beyond technical scope

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with cloud security concepts and tools
• Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
• Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
• Appropriate authorization for any testing activities

Workflow

# Example: IOC detection
import re

IOC_PATTERNS = {
    "ip": r"\b(?:\d{1,3}\.){3}\d{1,3}\b",
    "domain": r"\b[a-z0-9-]+\.[a-z]{2,}\b",
    "hash_md5": r"\b[a-f0-9]{32}\b",
    "hash_sha256": r"\b[a-f0-9]{64}\b",
}

def extract_iocs(text: str) -> dict:
    return {k: re.findall(v, text) for k, v in IOC_PATTERNS.items()}

1. — Define objectives, scope, and success criteria for cloud native forensics operations.