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Re: setting up a lab
From: Claudio Criscione <blackfireml () securenetwork it>
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:26:14 +0200
On Sunday 07 September 2008 19:07:04 Michael Kitange wrote:
hi guys, i am looking for tips on creating my own pen-test lab. i've got two computest. one xp and the other one zenwalk. i've got a router
Hello Micheal I think you're going the wrong way on this one. It actually depends on what you're going to test, but as long as you're not going to test kernel level stuff (which, I'm told, is not working as it should under a virtual environment) you should definitly go for virtualization. Choose one of the machines (or both) and install Ubuntu server or any other lightweight server distribution with VMware/anyvirtualstuff support, then install every OS as a virtual machine. It will save you time and you will be able to run more OSes at once.
i'd also like to know what tools should i use to test and some good vulnerable servers. i'm currently downloading backtrack3.
Well, you should start with some old Win and Linux versions, but it really depends on what you are going to test. If you're more into the web application stuff, it's quite easy to find vulnerable ones: just look for old versions. Should you prefer more old-style hacking, try with https://www.securinfos.info/old-softwares-vulnerable.php (went through this list some time ago). -- Claudio Criscione ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This list is sponsored by: Cenzic Top 5 Common Mistakes in Securing Web Applications Get 45 Min Video and PPT Slides www.cenzic.com/landing/securityfocus/hackinar ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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