I am so happy right now. I finally got my lab up a running. This is with the help of a few resources that I will link for sure. First of all, I wanted to make sure that I incorporated the Windows 2012 Server and Active Directory (I know it’s outdated but it’s the only thing I had permission to). With that said, I wanted to ensure that I had at least the following:
2 – Windows server 2012 deployed (DC and Member server w/VCenter 6.5 installed)
2 – ESXi Servers 6.5 (to host my VMs)
1 – Kali Linux box (attacker)
1- Windows 8.1 Pro (alt attacker)
1- Windows 8.1 Pro (victim)
1 – Windows 10 Pro (victim)
1- Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2 (victim)
1- Metasploit able VM
1 – ACAS vulnerability scanner
1 – Secret sauce Host Discovery tool that I will not name due to NDA requirements.
My hope is to better understand the secret sauce software mentioned above, but also to study up on my use of all the systems that I have employed in regards to discovering vulnerabilities and security of IT systems. I am also learning a bit more of VCenter installation and implementation in the process which is a plus.
As stated before I am finishing up my Masters Degree Program at WGU ( I only have 3 classes remaining) which consumes a majority of my time which is the reason it is taking so long to finish my lab in the first place (along with working full time). Anyway, I am a happy camper at the moment as things are looking up and have a little time to return to the blog site.
I used this YouTube video to help me with the setup. It’s really good.
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been on the blog. I really need to employ a bit more time management in my life (personal). Lol. A lot has been going on and work has been hogging up all my time. From all the STIGS, Vuln analysis, and Policy writing, my time has been beaten up. Don’t worry though, I always make time for the important things like family. As it is because of my family that I stay motivated in life and am able to do the things that I do in the first place. 🙂