Learn from Gentoo

When the Source Code Became the
Attack Vector: The Gentoo GitHub Hack

In 2018, attackers compromised the Gentoo Linux GitHub organization, wiping out developer access and injecting malicious code. With Incident Drill, your team can practice responding to similar supply-chain attacks and secure your own code repositories.

Gentoo | 2018 | Security Breach (Supply-chain)
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The Growing Threat of Supply-Chain Attacks

Supply-chain attacks are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated. They exploit vulnerabilities in your dependencies and development infrastructure. Neglecting security in these areas can lead to catastrophic breaches, compromised code, and loss of trust.

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Simulate and Master Incident Response with Incident Drill

Incident Drill provides realistic incident simulations based on real-world events like the Gentoo GitHub compromise. Your team will learn to identify vulnerabilities, contain breaches, and recover quickly, strengthening your incident response skills and building a more resilient organization.

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Realistic Simulations

Experience the pressure of a real security breach.

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Root Cause Analysis

Uncover the vulnerabilities that led to the compromise.

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Containment Strategies

Practice isolating and containing the attack.

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Remediation Techniques

Learn how to remove malicious code and restore systems.

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Collaboration Exercises

Improve team communication and coordination.

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Post-Incident Analysis

Identify areas for improvement and prevent future incidents.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Fortify Your Defenses Against Supply-Chain Attacks

  • ✓ Enhanced Security Awareness
  • ✓ Improved Incident Response Time
  • ✓ Reduced Impact of Breaches
  • ✓ Stronger Team Collaboration
  • ✓ Proactive Vulnerability Management
  • ✓ Increased Customer Trust
2018-06-28
Account Compromise: Admin account hacked.
2018-06-28
Developer Access Wiped: Attackers remove developer access.
2018-06-28
Malicious Commits Pushed: Attackers inject malicious code into repositories.
2018-06-28
Incident Response Initiated: Gentoo team begins investigation and recovery.

How It Works

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Step 1: Reconnaissance

Understand the attack vector and scope of the compromise.

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Step 2: Containment

Isolate affected systems and prevent further damage.

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Step 3: Eradication

Remove malicious code and restore system integrity.

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Step 4: Recovery

Restore services and implement preventative measures.

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