Project Overview
This project involved setting up a secure and isolated virtualized environment using VirtualBox.
It includes two virtual machines (Ubuntu and Kali Linux) connected through a NAT network, enabling
controlled testing and monitoring of network activity. This home lab provided practical experience
in cybersecurity, networking, and system administration.
Key Skills Acquired
- Virtualization Setup: Configured and managed virtual machines using VirtualBox.
- Operating System Installation: Installed and customized Ubuntu and Kali Linux virtual machines.
- Network Configuration: Established a NAT network for secure internet access and VM isolation.
- Firewall Management: Utilized UFW on Ubuntu to enforce specific network traffic rules.
- Network Scanning and Analysis: Performed network scans and traffic analysis using Nmap and Wireshark.
- Security Testing Fundamentals: Conducted penetration testing and security assessments with tools like Metasploit.
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