This page is an explanation of my experience with the CYSE 270 Labs and what I learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lab 1 Install Linux VM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This lab was the basic installation of a VM of Kali Linux on Windows 11 using Oracle VirtualBox. The Lab was not very difficult as I have installed VM’s before. Key lessons learned are about resource allocation for a VM and creating storage for a VM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lab 2 Working with Command line in Linux<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This lab was about how to use a command line in Kali Linux. Again this lab was not very difficult as I have used a variety of different command lines before and they operate similarly. Key lessons learned are how to navigate the command line and use it more effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lab 3 Working with VI editor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This lab was about using the vi editor and the commands inside the text editor. This is where I started to face challenges as I was not as well versed in the vi text editor. Overall I was able to grasp the use of the text editor after experimenting with it. Key lessons learned are using the text editor similarly to a command line but with a different command structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lab 4 Group and User Management <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This lab was about Creating and managing users, their passwords, and what groups they have permissions to access. The challenges I faced were setting up the group permission structure and allowing access to authorized users only. Key lessons learned were how to make an admin user to allow access to a certain group of files and how to use the “sudo<\/strong>” command effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 5 Password Cracking<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about making users and cracking their passwords. The challenges I faced were setting up the program “Jack the ripper<\/strong>” and using it to attack the directory housing the password of the users. Key lessons learned were how to strengthen user’s passwords and how to attack the passwords of users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 6 File Permissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about setting specific users to read, write, and execute certain files. The challenges I faced were similar to lab 4 allowing certain users to read only. Key lessons learned were both the notation of read, write, and execute. and how to give permission to specific users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 7 Storage Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about creating and adding partitions to the VM. The challenges I faced were the adjustments to my VM while having it be a snapshot to restore to defaults every time I opened it. Key lessons learned were the ability to make and allocate new partitions inside the VM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 8 Shell Script<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about compiling code using the vi text editor and running it. The challenge I faced was the syntax of the code. Key lessons learned were key operations and defining user variables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 9 Task Automation<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was an extension of lab 8 by using the vi text editor can you make repeatable tasks. The challenge I faced were similar to lab 8 where making sure the syntax was correct. Key lessons learned were how to make a task and have it repeated based on time and date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 10 Networking Basics<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about routing and how to read network IP’s. I experienced little to no challenge with this lab particularly because I have previously taken networking courses. Key lessons learned were how to use and decipher both IPv4<\/strong> and IPv6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lab 11 Basic Network Configuration<\/p>\n\n\n\n This lab was about how to view and read network connectivity. The challenge I faced was some of the advanced network configurations. Key lessons learned how to read network configurations and check connectivity to other IP addresses. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This page is an explanation of my experience with the CYSE 270 Labs and what I learned. Lab 1 Install Linux VM This lab was the basic installation of a VM of Kali Linux on Windows 11 using Oracle VirtualBox. The Lab was not very difficult as I have installed VM’s before. Key lessons learned… <\/p>\n