DiscoverCertified - CompTIA CYSA+ Audio CourseEpisode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment
Episode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment

Episode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment

Update: 2025-07-15
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Hands-on practice is essential for CySA+ success, and that means having your own lab environment. In this episode, we help you build one using tools you can install on your own laptop, run in the cloud, or deploy in virtual machines. You’ll learn how to create test environments with Kali Linux, simulate attacks using Metasploitable, and practice monitoring with open-source SIEM tools like Splunk or ELK.

We also walk through recommended hardware specs, cloud service options, and how to safely isolate your test environments to avoid real-world damage. Building your lab doesn’t require expensive gear or enterprise access—it just requires guidance and intent. This episode will show you exactly how to build a sandbox where you can experiment freely, make mistakes, and sharpen the skills you’ll be tested on. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com

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Episode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment

Episode 9: Building Your Own Cybersecurity Lab Environment

Dr. Jason Edwards