Pipes, Grep & Log Analysis
Chain commands, search text, and read logs—the skills defenders use every day.
1
Pipes and Redirection (|, >, >>)
ReadingConnect commands with pipes and redirect output to files for scripts and log capture.
15 min
+24 XP
2
grep, head, tail, and wc
ReadingSearch files with grep and slice logs with head, tail, and wc—core incident-response moves.
15 min
+24 XP
3
find, which, and locate
ReadingLocate binaries and hunt files by name, size, or permissions across the filesystem.
15 min
+24 XP
4
Lab — Hunt Through Logs
ReadingHands-on lab: filter mock auth logs with grep and pipes to spot failed logins.
25 min
+24 XP
5
Quiz — Pipes & Search
Practice Quiz10-question quiz on pipes, redirection, grep, and find.
10 min
+24 XP