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CyberOps Cheatsheet

Welcome to the CyberOps Cheatsheet, a practical repository on cyber operations, including cyber intelligence, ethical hacking, malware analysis, and digital forensics.

CyberOps (Cyber Operations) refers to the practice of protecting, monitoring, and investigating digital systems, while also understanding offensive techniques used in cybersecurity. It combines defensive and offensive skills to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats effectively.

Purpose

This repository aims to provide a concise yet structured overview of key concepts, methodologies, tools, and limitations involved in modern cybersecurity work. It is not intended to replace formal training or legal guidance, but to serve as a field reference for analysts, researchers, and students.

The content prioritizes: - Practical applicability - Conceptual clarity - Ethical and legal awareness - Operational security considerations

Main Sections

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence – Intelligence cycle, sources, and methodologies.
  • Ethical Hacking – Tools, techniques, and best practices for penetration testing and security assessment.
  • Digital Forensics – Incident investigation, evidence collection, and forensic analysis of digital systems.
  • Malware Analysis – Dynamic and static analysis of malicious software, reverse engineering, and sandbox techniques.

Living document

This cheatsheet is intentionally iterative and evolving. Techniques, platforms, and adversary behaviors change constantly; content may be updated, refined, or expanded over time.

Contributions, corrections, and suggestions are welcome, provided they align with responsible and ethical intelligence practices.

Disclaimer

All information provided here is for educational and research purposes only. Users are responsible for ensuring that their activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and platform terms of service.