building a cybersecurity home lab: introduction

building a cybersecurity home lab: introduction

🔒 Want to practice cybersecurity without risking real systems? In this project, I walk you through building a virtualized cybersecurity home lab using free tools like VirtualBox, Kali Linux, Metasploitable 2, Ubuntu Server (DVWA), and pfSense. 💻 What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to set up VirtualBox & configure network settings ✅ Installing & configuring Kali Linux (attacker machine) ✅ Setting up vulnerable targets (Metasploitable 2 & DVWA) ✅ Configuring pfSense as a firewall & router ✅ How these components communicate in a real-world-like setup 🔥 Perfect for: Ethical hackers & penetration testers Cybersecurity students & professionals Anyone looking to build hands-on hacking skills 📌 Subscribe for more cybersecurity content! 👍