From aa72cb9e3603d5a81e03fb98b30edc5a87edd11e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: medusa Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:44:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md --- tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md | 281 +++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 280 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md b/tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md index 425fe93..d6190b0 100644 --- a/tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md +++ b/tech_docs/linux/linux_lab_starting.md @@ -520,4 +520,283 @@ pct create 300 /var/lib/vz/template/cache/alpine-default-rootfs.tar.xz \ - Keep container templates updated - Use unprivileged containers for security - Tag containers for better organization -- Document custom configurations for reproducibility \ No newline at end of file +- Document custom configurations for reproducibility + +--- + +# Proxmox Container Lab Project Ideas + +## Network Security & Penetration Testing Lab + +### Project: Complete Security Testing Environment +**Containers Used:** All three (OpenWRT + Kali + Alpine) + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT (Router/Firewall):** Acts as network segmentation device and target +- **Kali Linux:** Primary attack platform with full toolset +- **Alpine:** Hosts vulnerable applications and services for testing + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Network penetration testing methodologies +- Firewall configuration and bypass techniques +- Container security assessment +- Network segmentation and VLAN configuration + +**Exercises:** +1. Configure OpenWRT with multiple VLANs for network isolation +2. Deploy vulnerable web apps on Alpine (DVWA, WebGoat) +3. Use Kali to perform reconnaissance and attacks +4. Practice lateral movement between network segments + +--- + +## DevSecOps Pipeline Laboratory + +### Project: Secure CI/CD with Container Security Scanning +**Containers Used:** Kali + Alpine + +**Setup:** +- **Alpine:** Hosts GitLab/Jenkins, Docker registry, and deployment targets +- **Kali:** Security scanning and vulnerability assessment tools + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Container security scanning integration +- SAST/DAST implementation in pipelines +- Infrastructure as Code security +- Compliance automation + +**Tools to Deploy:** +- GitLab CE or Jenkins on Alpine +- Docker-in-Docker for container builds +- Trivy, Clair, or Anchore for container scanning +- OWASP ZAP integration from Kali + +--- + +## Network Forensics & Incident Response Lab + +### Project: Complete DFIR Environment +**Containers Used:** All three + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT:** Network monitoring and packet capture point +- **Kali:** Forensics tools and malware analysis +- **Alpine:** Log aggregation (ELK stack) and evidence storage + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Network forensics techniques +- Malware analysis in isolated environments +- Log analysis and correlation +- Incident response procedures + +**Components:** +- Suricata IDS on OpenWRT +- Volatility, Autopsy on Kali +- Elasticsearch/Logstash/Kibana on Alpine +- TheHive for case management + +--- + +## Cloud Security Testing Platform + +### Project: Multi-Cloud Security Assessment Lab +**Containers Used:** Kali + Alpine + +**Setup:** +- **Alpine:** Terraform/Ansible deployment platform, cloud CLIs +- **Kali:** Cloud security testing tools and scripts + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Cloud misconfigurations identification +- Container orchestration security +- Infrastructure scanning and assessment +- Multi-cloud security management + +**Tools:** +- ScoutSuite, Prowler for AWS/Azure/GCP scanning +- Kubernetes security tools (kube-bench, kube-hunter) +- Cloud security posture management + +--- + +## Honeypot & Deception Technology Lab + +### Project: Advanced Threat Detection Network +**Containers Used:** All three + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT:** Network traffic analysis and redirection +- **Alpine:** Multiple honeypot services and logging +- **Kali:** Attack simulation and validation + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Honeypot deployment and management +- Threat intelligence collection +- Behavioral analysis of attackers +- Deception technology implementation + +**Honeypots to Deploy:** +- Cowrie (SSH honeypot) +- Dionaea (multi-protocol honeypot) +- Conpot (ICS/SCADA honeypot) +- T-Pot (all-in-one platform) + +--- + +## Software Defined Network (SDN) Security Lab + +### Project: OpenFlow Network Security Testing +**Containers Used:** All three + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT:** Modified with OpenFlow support +- **Alpine:** SDN controller (OpenDaylight/ONOS) +- **Kali:** SDN-specific security testing tools + +**What You'll Learn:** +- SDN architecture and protocols +- OpenFlow security implications +- Controller security assessment +- Network programmability concepts + +--- + +## Container Escape & Runtime Security Lab + +### Project: Container Security Hardening Workshop +**Containers Used:** Kali + Alpine + +**Setup:** +- **Alpine:** Multiple Docker containers with various security configs +- **Kali:** Container security assessment tools + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Container escape techniques +- Runtime security monitoring +- Container hardening best practices +- Kubernetes security posture + +**Scenarios:** +- Privileged container escapes +- Kernel exploit demonstrations +- Seccomp/AppArmor bypass techniques +- Runtime security tool evaluation + +--- + +## Network Automation & Orchestration Lab + +### Project: Infrastructure as Code Security Testing +**Containers Used:** All three + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT:** Network device automation target +- **Alpine:** Ansible/Terraform control node +- **Kali:** Infrastructure security validation + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Network automation security implications +- Infrastructure code vulnerability scanning +- Automated security testing integration +- Configuration drift detection + +--- + +## Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Lab + +### Project: SCADA/PLC Security Assessment Environment +**Containers Used:** All three + +**Setup:** +- **OpenWRT:** Network segmentation for OT/IT networks +- **Alpine:** SCADA HMI simulation and protocol gateways +- **Kali:** ICS-specific security tools + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Industrial protocol security (Modbus, DNP3, etc.) +- Air-gap bypass techniques +- SCADA system vulnerabilities +- Critical infrastructure protection + +**Tools:** +- OpenPLC for PLC simulation +- ScadaBR for HMI interface +- Metasploit industrial modules +- Nmap industrial scripts + +--- + +## Wireless Security Research Lab + +### Project: Wi-Fi Security Assessment Platform +**Containers Used:** Kali + Alpine (OpenWRT optional) + +**Setup:** +- **Kali:** Wireless security tools and SDR capabilities +- **Alpine:** Wireless monitoring and logging infrastructure +- **OpenWRT:** Target wireless access point + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Wi-Fi protocol vulnerabilities +- Wireless penetration testing +- SDR-based security research +- Rogue access point detection + +--- + +## Malware Analysis & Reverse Engineering Lab + +### Project: Dynamic and Static Malware Analysis Platform +**Containers Used:** Kali + Alpine + +**Setup:** +- **Kali:** REMnux tools, disassemblers, debuggers +- **Alpine:** Cuckoo Sandbox, YARA rules, malware feeds + +**What You'll Learn:** +- Static malware analysis techniques +- Dynamic behavior analysis +- Automated malware processing +- Threat intelligence generation + +--- + +## Implementation Priority Recommendations + +### Beginner Level (Start Here) +1. **Network Security Lab** - Fundamental skills building +2. **Container Security Lab** - Modern security concepts + +### Intermediate Level +1. **DevSecOps Pipeline** - Industry-relevant skills +2. **Honeypot Network** - Threat detection experience + +### Advanced Level +1. **SDN Security Lab** - Cutting-edge networking +2. **ICS Security Lab** - Specialized security domain + +## Resource Requirements by Project + +| Project | Memory | Storage | Complexity | +|---------|---------|---------|------------| +| Network Security Lab | 4GB | 30GB | Medium | +| DevSecOps Pipeline | 6GB | 40GB | Medium | +| DFIR Lab | 8GB | 50GB | High | +| Cloud Security | 4GB | 25GB | Medium | +| Honeypot Network | 3GB | 20GB | Low | +| SDN Lab | 6GB | 35GB | High | +| Container Security | 4GB | 25GB | Medium | +| Network Automation | 5GB | 30GB | Medium | +| ICS Security | 6GB | 40GB | High | +| Wireless Security | 4GB | 30GB | Medium | +| Malware Analysis | 8GB | 60GB | High | + +## Getting Started Checklist + +- [ ] Choose project based on learning objectives +- [ ] Verify resource requirements against available hardware +- [ ] Download necessary container templates +- [ ] Plan network topology and IP addressing +- [ ] Document configuration for reproducibility +- [ ] Set up monitoring and logging +- [ ] Create backup/snapshot strategy \ No newline at end of file