Build a CyberSecurity Lab using Proxmox | Udemy

Learn how to build your own professional-grade cybersecurity laboratory from scratch! This hands-on course guides you through creating a secure testing environment where you can safely practice security techniques, malware analysis, and penetration testing. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced IT professional, this course provides the foundation for your cybersecurity journey.

You’ll learn to set up essential virtualization tools, configure isolated networks, and deploy the most important security tools used by professionals. Starting with basic lab safety and setup, we’ll progress to advanced configurations including:

• Multiple virtual machines running various operating systems
• Network isolation and segmentation
• Security tools like Wireshark, Nmap, and Metasploit
• Vulnerable machines for practicing ethical hacking
• Malware analysis environments
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Security logging and monitoring solutions

Perfect for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and security enthusiasts, this course provides practical, real-world skills that you can immediately apply. No prior lab experience required – just basic computer knowledge and a desire to learn. Our step-by-step approach ensures you’ll understand each component of your security lab.

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional security lab that you can use for certifications like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or OSCP, as well as continuing education and security research. You’ll also learn best practices for maintaining and updating your lab environment to keep it current with emerging threats.

Requirements:

• Computer with minimum 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
• 100GB free storage space
• Basic networking knowledge