Project 1: Building My Personal Cybersecurity HomeLab
Introduction In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, having a safe and controlled environment for testing tools and techniques is essential. For my first project, I built a fully functional cybersecurity HomeLab using VMware Workstation Pro 17. This HomeLab allowed me to simulate real-world scenarios, practice both red and blue team skills, and prepare for future professional work without risking my main system or any live network. Objectives - Create an isolated virtual network for cybersecurity testing. - Install multiple virtual machines (VMs) to simulate different systems and environments. - Configure networking to allow both internet access and private lab communications. - Lay the foundation for advanced cybersecurity projects such as IDS/IPS deployment, malware analysis, and threat detection. Tools and Resources I used a range of tools and virtual machines to build my HomeLab. This variety ensured I could replicate real-world cybersecurity environments. •...