Creating the Lab Course

In course two, we will learn about VirtualBox and its role as a hypervisor.

14 minutes

Course description

Creating the lab! In this course, we'll look at hypervisors and virtual machines. We will install a Kali Linux virtual machine and create a virtual environment in which to practice Bash scripting and ethical hacking.

Syllabus

New Installation

Video - 00:01:00

This video offers a snapshot of a new installation.
Configure Kali Linux in Virtual Box, Part 2

Video - 00:09:00

A continuation of how to install and configure Kali Linux in Virtual Box.
Configure Kali Linux in Virtual Box, Part 1

Video - 00:02:00

How to install and configure Kali Linux in Virtual Box.
Downloading Virtual Box and Kali Linux

Video - 00:02:00

How to download Virtual Box and Kali Linux.
Virtual Box and Virtual Machines

Video

A quick introduction and explanation of Virtual Box and Virtual Machines.

Meet the author

Chris Bingham

Chris Bingham is an autodidact, life-long learner, ethical hacker and founder of two cyber security organizations: InfoSec GSO and BSides Triad. Along with his colleagues, he leads hands-on offensive security-style workshops and training. His experience and skills range from Linux, Windows and Mac operating systems to buffer overflow development, Burp Suite, and hacking Windows Domain Controller and Active Directory.

Chris hopes you enjoy taking his courses as much as he enjoyed making them.

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