Networking & Systems Lab
Hands-on networking and systems administration labs completed as part of my Certificate IV in Cybersecurity, focusing on troubleshooting, network configuration, and virtualised environments.
Network Configuration
Hands-on network design and configuration using Cisco Packet Tracer, including routing, switching, and subnetting exercises.
Virtualised Lab Environments
Deployment of multiple Linux environments including Ubuntu, Debian, and Kali Linux for testing networking and security scenarios.
System Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting connectivity issues, analysing network behaviour, and diagnosing system problems across Linux and Windows environments.
Example Labs
Virtualised Security Testing Environment
Built an isolated cybersecurity testing environment using VirtualBox, running Windows 10 and Kali Linux virtual machines connected through a NAT network for secure testing.
VirtualBox Host
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Windows 10 VM
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Kali Linux VM
Wireless Network Configuration
Configured a wireless LAN in Cisco Packet Tracer with WPA security, AES encryption, and tested client connectivity to a server using network diagnostics.
Router
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Wireless Network
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Client Devices
Remote Desktop Access Control
Configured Remote Desktop access between Kali Linux and Windows virtual machines. Created user accounts and verified authentication using the FreeRDP client.
Kali Linux
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RDP Connection
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Windows 10
Skills Demonstrated
Networking Virtualisation Linux administration Remote access configuration Network troubleshooting
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