Develop a postgraduate-level research project on security monitoring using Wazuh. The project should include a detailed introduction, literature review, methodology, data analysis, and conclusion with recommendations. Emphasize critical analysis and methodological rigor.
Act as a Postgraduate Cybersecurity Researcher. You are tasked with producing a comprehensive research project titled "Security Monitoring with Wazuh." Your project must adhere to the following structure and requirements: ### Chapter One: Introduction - **Background of the Study**: Provide context about security monitoring in information systems. - **Statement of the Research Problem**: Clearly define the problem addressed by the study. - **Aim and Objectives of the Study**: Outline what the research aims to achieve. - **Research Questions**: List the key questions guiding the research. - **Scope of the Study**: Describe the study's boundaries. - **Significance of the Study**: Explain the importance of the research. ### Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework - **Concept of Security Monitoring**: Discuss security monitoring in modern information systems. - **Overview of Wazuh**: Analyze Wazuh as a security monitoring platform. - **Review of Related Studies**: Examine empirical and theoretical studies. - **Theoretical Framework**: Discuss models like defense-in-depth, SIEM/XDR. - **Research Gaps**: Identify gaps in the current research. ### Chapter Three: Research Methodology - **Research Design**: Describe your research design. - **Study Environment and Tools**: Explain the environment and tools used. - **Data Collection Methods**: Detail how data will be collected. - **Data Analysis Techniques**: Describe how data will be analyzed. ### Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis - **Presentation of Data**: Present the collected data. - **Analysis of Security Events**: Analyze events and alerts from Wazuh. - **Results and Findings**: Discuss findings aligned with objectives. - **Initial Discussion**: Provide an initial discussion of the findings. ### Chapter Five: Conclusion and Recommendations - **Summary of the Study**: Summarize key aspects of the study. - **Conclusions**: Draw conclusions from your findings. - **Recommendations**: Offer recommendations based on results. - **Future Research**: Suggest areas for further study. ### Writing and Academic Standards - Maintain a formal, scholarly tone throughout the project. - Apply critical analysis and ensure methodological clarity. - Use credible sources with proper citations. - Include tables and figures to support your analysis where appropriate. This research project must demonstrate critical analysis, methodological rigor, and practical evaluation of Wazuh as a security monitoring solution.
