Installing OpenBAS: The OpenSource Breach and Attack Simulation

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This entry is part 12 of 19 in the series Red Team Engagements

Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations need robust tools to test their security posture and validate their defenses. OpenBAS (Open Breach and Attack Simulation) emerges as a powerful open-source platform that enables security teams to conduct comprehensive security exercises, simulate realistic attack scenarios, and assess organizational resilience against cyber threats.

This guide will walk you through the complete installation process of OpenBAS using Docker, highlighting its capabilities and sharing real-world installation experiences to help you successfully deploy this valuable security tool.

What is OpenBAS?

OpenBAS is an open-source Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platform developed by Filigran, the same team behind OpenCTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence platform). It provides organizations with the ability to:

Simulate realistic attack scenarios against their infrastructure
Test detection and response capabilities of security teams
Conduct tabletop exercises and crisis management simulations
Assess security awareness through targeted phishing campaigns
Generate comprehensive reports on organizational security posture

Key Features and Capabilities

1. Comprehensive Attack Simulation

MITRE ATT&CK Integration: Leverages the MITRE ATT&CK framework to simulate real-world tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Multi-vector Attacks: Supports email, network, and endpoint-based attack simulations
Customizable Scenarios: Create tailored attack scenarios based on your organization’s specific threat landscape

2. Security Awareness Training

Phishing Simulations: Deploy realistic phishing campaigns to test and educate employees
Social Engineering Tests: Simulate various social engineering attacks to assess human factor vulnerabilities
Training Integration: Seamlessly integrate security awareness training based on simulation results

3. Crisis Management and Tabletop Exercises

Scenario Planning: Design and execute crisis management scenarios
Team Coordination: Test incident response procedures and team communication
Decision Making: Evaluate decision-making processes under pressure

4. Advanced Reporting and Analytics

Detailed Metrics: Comprehensive reporting on attack simulation results
Performance Tracking: Monitor improvements in security posture over time
Executive Dashboards: High-level summaries for leadership and stakeholders

5. Integration Capabilities

SIEM Integration: Connect with Security Information and Event Management platforms
Threat Intelligence: Leverage threat intelligence feeds for realistic attack scenarios
API Support: Extensive API support for custom integrations and automation

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

System Requirements

Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended) or Docker-compatible OS
RAM: Minimum 8GB, recommended 16GB+
Storage: At least 50GB free disk space
CPU: 4+ cores recommended
Network: Internet connectivity for pulling Docker images and updates

Required Software

Docker: Version 20.10+
Docker Compose: Version 2.0+
Git: For cloning the repository

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Step 1: System Preparation

First, ensure Docker and Docker Compose are installed on your system:

# Install Docker (Ubuntu/Debian)
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh

# Install Docker Compose
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install docker-compose-plugin

# Verify installations
docker --version
docker compose version

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Install Docker (Ubuntu/Debian)</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">curl</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-fsSL</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">https://get.docker.com</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-o</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">get-docker.sh</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">sudo</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">sh</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">get-docker.sh</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Install Docker Compose</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">sudo</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">apt-get</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">update</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">sudo</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">apt-get</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">install</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">docker-compose-plugin</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Verify installations</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">--version</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">version</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Step 2: Clone the OpenBAS Repository

# Clone the official OpenBAS repository
git clone https://github.com/OpenBAS-Platform/openbas.git
cd openbas

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Clone the official OpenBAS repository</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">git</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">clone</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">https://github.com/OpenBAS-Platform/openbas.git</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">cd</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">openbas</span></span>

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

Create and customize the .env file with your specific configuration:

# Copy the example environment file
cp .env.example .env

# Edit the configuration file
nano .env

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Copy the example environment file</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">cp</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">.env.example</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">.env</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Edit the configuration file</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">nano</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">.env</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Critical Configuration Parameters:

# PostgreSQL Configuration
POSTGRES_USER=admin
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=YourSecurePassword123!
POSTGRES_DB=openbas

# Spring Database Configuration
SPRING_DATASOURCE_URL=jdbc:postgresql://postgres:5432/openbas
SPRING_DATASOURCE_USERNAME=admin
SPRING_DATASOURCE_PASSWORD=YourSecurePassword123!
SPRING_DATASOURCE_DRIVER_CLASS_NAME=org.postgresql.Driver
SPRING_JPA_HIBERNATE_DDL_AUTO=none

# MinIO Configuration
MINIO_ROOT_USER=admin
MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=YourSecurePassword123!

# RabbitMQ Configuration
RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_USER=admin
RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_PASS=YourSecurePassword123!

# ElasticSearch Configuration
ELASTIC_MEMORY_SIZE=4G

# OpenBAS General Configuration
OPENBAS_BASE_URL=http://your-server-ip:8080
OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@yourcompany.com #use a valid generic email address
OPENBAS_ADMIN_PASSWORD=YourSecurePassword123!
OPENBAS_ADMIN_TOKEN=your-unique-uuid-token-here
OPENBAS_HEALTHCHECK_KEY=your-healthcheck-key-here

# Email Configuration (Optional but recommended)
SPRING_MAIL_HOST=your-smtp-server.com
SPRING_MAIL_PORT=587
SPRING_MAIL_USERNAME=noreply@yourcompany.com 
SPRING_MAIL_PASSWORD=YourEmailPassword
SPRING_MAIL_PROPERTIES_MAIL_SMTP_AUTH=true
SPRING_MAIL_PROPERTIES_MAIL_SMTP_STARTTLS_ENABLE=true

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># PostgreSQL Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">POSTGRES_USER</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">POSTGRES_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourSecurePassword123!</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">POSTGRES_DB</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">openbas</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Spring Database Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_URL</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">jdbc:postgresql://postgres:5432/openbas</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_USERNAME</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourSecurePassword123!</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_DRIVER_CLASS_NAME</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">org.postgresql.Driver</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_JPA_HIBERNATE_DDL_AUTO</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">none</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># MinIO Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">MINIO_ROOT_USER</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourSecurePassword123!</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># RabbitMQ Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_USER</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">RABBITMQ_DEFAULT_PASS</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourSecurePassword123!</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># ElasticSearch Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">ELASTIC_MEMORY_SIZE</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #D33682">4</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">G</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># OpenBAS General Configuration</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_BASE_URL</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">http://your-server-ip:8080</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">[email protected]</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic">#use a valid generic email address</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_ADMIN_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourSecurePassword123!</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_ADMIN_TOKEN</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">your-unique-uuid-token-here</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_HEALTHCHECK_KEY</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">your-healthcheck-key-here</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Email Configuration (Optional but recommended)</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_HOST</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">your-smtp-server.com</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_PORT</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #D33682">587</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_USERNAME</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">[email protected]</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourEmailPassword</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_PROPERTIES_MAIL_SMTP_AUTH</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #B58900">true</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_MAIL_PROPERTIES_MAIL_SMTP_STARTTLS_ENABLE</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #B58900">true</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Please use a valid generic email address. Email addresses ending with .local will be rejected because .local domains are typically reserved for local network resolution and may not pass email validation. If you don’t have a real domain, use a placeholder that passes validation (e.g., [email protected] instead of [email protected]).

Step 4: Deploy OpenBAS

Launch the OpenBAS platform using Docker Compose:

# Start all services
docker compose up -d

# Monitor the deployment
docker compose logs -f openbas

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Start all services</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">up</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-d</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Monitor the deployment</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">logs</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-f</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">openbas</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Step 5: Verify Installation

Check that all services are running correctly:

# Check service status
docker compose ps

# Verify container health
docker compose logs openbas | grep "Started App"

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Check service status</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">ps</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Verify container health</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">logs</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">openbas</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #859900">|</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #268BD2">grep</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">"Started App"</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Common Installation Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Database Authentication Errors

Problem: FATAL: password authentication failed for user "admin"

Solution: Ensure database credentials match between PostgreSQL and Spring configuration:

# These must match exactly
POSTGRES_USER=admin
SPRING_DATASOURCE_USERNAME=admin
POSTGRES_PASSWORD=YourPassword
SPRING_DATASOURCE_PASSWORD=YourPassword

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># These must match exactly</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">POSTGRES_USER</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_USERNAME</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">POSTGRES_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourPassword</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">SPRING_DATASOURCE_PASSWORD</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">YourPassword</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Issue 2: Email Validation Errors

Problem: Config properties 'openbas.admin.email' should be a valid email address

Solution: Use a proper email domain (avoid .local domains):

# Change from:
OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@company.local

# To:
OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL=admin@company.com

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Change from:</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">[email protected]</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># To:</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">[email protected]</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Issue 3: Container Health Check Failures

Problem: Containers marked as “unhealthy”

Solutions:

Check available system resources (RAM, disk space)
Verify network connectivity between containers
Review container logs for specific error messages
Ensure all required ports are available

Issue 4: Memory Issues

Problem: Services crashing due to insufficient memory

Solution: Adjust memory allocations in your .env file:

ELASTIC_MEMORY_SIZE=2G  # Reduce if system has limited RAM

<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">ELASTIC_MEMORY_SIZE</span>
<span style="color: #859900">=</span>
<span style="color: #D33682">2</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">G</span>
<span style="color: #657B83">  </span>
<span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Reduce if system has limited RAM</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Post-Installation Configuration

Initial Login

Navigate to http://your-server-ip:8080
Login with the credentials configured in your .env file:
- Email: Value of OPENBAS_ADMIN_EMAIL
- Password: Value of OPENBAS_ADMIN_PASSWORD

Essential First Steps

Change Default Passwords: Update all default passwords immediately
Configure Email Settings: Set up SMTP for notifications and phishing simulations
Import MITRE ATT&CK Data: Enable the MITRE ATT&CK collector for framework integration
Create User Accounts: Set up additional user accounts for your security team
Configure Organizations: Define your organizational structure within the platform

Best Practices for Production Deployment

Security Hardening

Use Strong Passwords: Implement complex passwords for all services
Enable HTTPS: Configure SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication
Network Segmentation: Deploy OpenBAS in a dedicated network segment
Regular Backups: Implement automated backup procedures for database and configurations
Update Management: Establish a process for regular updates and patches

Performance Optimization

Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources and scale as needed
Database Tuning: Optimize PostgreSQL configuration for your workload
Storage Performance: Use SSD storage for better I/O performance
Load Balancing: Consider load balancing for high-availability deployments

Maintenance Procedures

# Regular maintenance commands
docker compose down
docker system prune -f
docker compose pull
docker compose up -d

# Backup procedures
docker exec postgres pg_dump -U admin openbas > backup_$(date +%Y%m%d).sql

<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Regular maintenance commands</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">down</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">system</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">prune</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-f</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">pull</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">compose</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">up</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-d</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #93A1A1; font-style: italic"># Backup procedures</span></span>
<span class="line"><span style="color: #268BD2">docker</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">exec</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">postgres</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">pg_dump</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #CB4B16">-U</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">admin</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">openbas</span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #859900">></span>
<span style="color: #657B83"> </span>
<span style="color: #2AA198">backup_$(</span>
<span style="color: #268BD2">date</span>
<span style="color: #2AA198"> +%Y%m%d).sql</span></span>
<span class="line"></span>

Integration with Security Stack

SIEM Integration

OpenBAS can integrate with popular SIEM solutions:

Splunk: Forward simulation logs and results
IBM QRadar: Correlate attack simulations with real events
Elastic SIEM: Leverage Elasticsearch integration
Microsoft Sentinel: Connect via API for comprehensive visibility

Threat Intelligence Integration

OpenCTI Integration: Seamless integration with OpenCTI for threat intelligence
MISP Integration: Connect with MISP instances for threat data
Commercial Feeds: Support for various commercial threat intelligence feeds

Use Cases and Applications

1. Red Team Exercises

Simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Test detection capabilities across the kill chain
Validate security control effectiveness
Assess incident response procedures

2. Security Awareness Programs

Conduct regular phishing simulations
Test social engineering susceptibility
Track improvement metrics over time
Provide targeted training based on results

3. Compliance Testing

Demonstrate security testing capabilities for auditors
Validate compliance with security frameworks
Generate reports for regulatory requirements
Document security improvement efforts

4. Crisis Management Training

Simulate major security incidents
Test communication procedures
Evaluate decision-making under pressure
Improve coordination between teams

Measuring Success

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Detection Rate: Percentage of simulated attacks detected
Response Time: Time to detect and respond to simulations
False Positive Rate: Accuracy of security alerts
User Awareness: Improvement in phishing click rates
Process Efficiency: Incident response process improvements

Reporting and Documentation

OpenBAS provides comprehensive reporting capabilities:

Executive summaries for leadership
Technical details for security teams
Trend analysis over time
Benchmark comparisons
Remediation recommendations

Conclusion

OpenBAS represents a significant advancement in open-source security testing tools, providing organizations with enterprise-grade breach and attack simulation capabilities without the associated licensing costs. Its comprehensive feature set, MITRE ATT&CK integration, and extensive customization options make it an invaluable tool for any security-conscious organization.

The installation process, while requiring careful attention to configuration details, is straightforward and well-documented. By following this guide and implementing the recommended best practices, you’ll have a powerful platform for testing, improving, and demonstrating your organization’s security posture.

Remember that OpenBAS is not just a tool but a platform for building a culture of continuous security improvement. Regular use of its simulation and training capabilities will help strengthen your organization’s defenses and better prepare your team for real-world threats.

Additional Resources

Official Documentation: OpenBAS Documentation
GitHub Repository: OpenBAS on GitHub
Community Support: OpenBAS Community Forum
Professional Services: Filigran Professional Services

This installation guide is based on real-world deployment experience and community feedback. For the latest updates and version-specific information, always refer to the official OpenBAS documentation.

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