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Cortex Commands

Observable analysis and active response engine

Installation

Linux/Ubuntu

# Package manager installation (if available)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install cortex

# Alternative: Manual installation
# Check official documentation for specific installation steps

macOS

# Using Homebrew (if available)
brew install cortex

# Manual installation
# Check official documentation for macOS installation

Windows

# Using package managers (if available)
# choco install cortex
# scoop install cortex

# Manual installation
# Download from official website and follow installation guide

Basic Usage

Getting Started

# Display help and version information
cortex --help
cortex --version

# Basic usage examples
cortex [options] [target]

Common Commands

Basic Operations

# Basic command structure
cortex [options] [arguments]

# Display current configuration
cortex --config

# Verbose output
cortex -v [target]
cortex --verbose [target]

Advanced Usage

# Advanced configuration options
cortex --advanced-option [value]

# Custom configuration
cortex --config-file /path/to/config

# Output to file
cortex [options] > output.txt
cortex [options] | tee output.txt

Configuration

Configuration Files

# Default configuration locations
~/.cortexrc
/etc/cortex/cortex.conf

# Custom configuration
cortex --config /path/to/custom/config

Environment Variables

# Common environment variables
export CORTEX_CONFIG="/path/to/config"
export CORTEX_OPTIONS="--verbose"

Use Cases

Threat intelligence; Observable analysis; Automated response

Best Practices

Security Considerations

  • Always verify tool authenticity before installation
  • Use appropriate permissions and access controls
  • Follow responsible disclosure for any findings
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Performance Optimization

  • Use appropriate timing and rate limiting
  • Consider network impact and bandwidth usage
  • Implement proper logging and monitoring
  • Use configuration files for consistent settings

Documentation

  • Maintain detailed logs of activities
  • Document configuration changes
  • Keep track of tool versions and updates
  • Follow organizational security policies

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

# Permission issues
sudo cortex [options]

# Network connectivity
cortex --test-connection

# Configuration problems
cortex --validate-config

Debug Mode

# Enable debug output
cortex --debug [target]
cortex -vv [target]

# Log to file
cortex --log-file debug.log [target]

Integration

Scripting

#!/bin/bash
# Example script integration
cortex [options] | while read line; do
    echo "Processing: $line"
done

Automation

# Cron job example
0 2 * * * /usr/bin/cortex [options] >> /var/log/cortex.log 2>&1

Additional Resources

Documentation

  • Official documentation: Check tool's official website
  • Community resources: Forums and user groups
  • Training materials: Online courses and tutorials
  • Complementary tools in the same category
  • Integration possibilities with other security tools
  • Alternative tools for similar functionality

Notes

TheHive companion

This cheatsheet provides comprehensive commands and usage examples for Cortex. Always ensure you have proper authorization before using security tools and follow responsible disclosure practices.