Building a Cyber Training Range on a Budget

Explore a comprehensive guide on constructing a cost-effective cyber training range. Learn about hardware specifications, operating systems, basic scripting, and crucial decisions regarding internet connectivity. Discover techniques for setting up Apache servers with virtual interfaces, creating dynamic websites, and simulating web requests. Delve into network analysis tools like NMAP, TCPDUMP, and Wireshark, while exploring additional features such as DNS configuration and file forensics. Gain insights on automating Kali Linux, developing offensive ranges, and implementing advanced options like Layer 2 networking and VPNs. Perfect for cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals looking to build practical, budget-friendly training environments.

Intro
Outline
Disclaimers
Introduction
My Motto: Cheat
Target Audience
If you have the hardware
If you have the money
Top Level Plan
Hardware Specs
Operating Systems
Basic Scripting
First Big Decision: The Internet
Apache and Virtual Interfaces
Scripting the Conf File
Dynamic Websites
Fail Story
Simulating Web Requests
Lab Practice
Putting it al Together
Part 2
NMAP and Ports
TCPDUMP (VM1)
Wireshark
Simple Things to Add
Random Protocols
DNS
File Forensics
Automating Kali
Other Resources
Developing an Offensive Range......
Stick with the Theme!
Advance Options
Layer 2
VPNs
Devices/pF sense
Challenges
Contact Info and Questions