A home lab is one of the most powerful tools for learning cybersecurity.
Hardware Requirements
- CPU: Quad-core processor
- RAM: 16GB minimum
- Storage: 500GB SSD
Software & Virtualization
- VirtualBox (Free)
- VMware Workstation Player
Operating Systems to Install
- Kali Linux: Pre-loaded with penetration testing tools
- Metasploitable 2 & 3: Intentionally vulnerable VMs
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