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Create a Cybersecurity Homelab
Build a homelab environment simulating different components of a business network. This project can be implemented through virtualization or hardware.
Setup and Manage a SIEM
Setup and manage an open-source or free security information event management (SIEM) platform used to aggregate, organize, and prioritize security alerts.
Configure an IDS & IPS
Configure an open-source or free intrusion detection / prevention system. Once you have completed the initial setup, simulate network traffic and analyze how the system works.
Deep Packet Inspection Project
Deep packet inspection (DPI) is a type of data processing that inspects in detail, data being sent over the network ensuring only authorized information is being transmitted across the network. Use a DPI tool to evaluate how DPI works.
Create Secure Backup Plan
Research different types of backup plans and create your own backup server to store and save important files, folders, and documents.
The Secure File Sharing Service
Configure and use a secure file sharing service, such as SFTP, to securely transfer files over an unsecure medium.
Investigate Open Source Incident Response Tools
Find an open-source incident response tool and configure the program to monitor the network and alert if any potential security events happen.
Create a VPN Server
Simulate a corporate VPN setup within a homelab using OpenVPN.
Setup and Manage an Open Source Firewall
Setup and configure an open source firewall, such as PFsense to filter malicious and unwanted connections.
Setup a Web Server
Create a web server using a web server service such as Apache and add security best practices to the server to ensure the server is hardened.
DNS Server & Security
Research DNS attacks and build a small-scale DNS server. Add the proper security measures to the DNS Server.
Honeypot Testing
A honeypot is a computer security mechanism or “trap” set to detect and deflect unauthorized attempts for proprietary and confidential information. Set up an open source honeypot and try accessing the confidential information.
Nmap Tool & Scanning
Use the popular network scanner and tool, Nmap, to scan and identify hosts and services on the network. Create a small network of vulnerable machines and use Nmap to scan for details and more information on each machine.
Configure a Vulnerability Scanner
Setup and configure a popular vulnerability scanner. Create a network of vulnerable host machines and use the scanner to identify known vulnerabilities.
Create a SIEM with the Open-Source ELK Stack
A SIEM is a technology used to support threat detection, vulnerability management, and security alerts in an organization. Using the open-source ELK stack (Elastisearch, Logstash, and Kibana), develop security dashboard to trigger and display security alerts when malicious activity is being logged.