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Use to develop skills in configuring a Security Operations Center (SOC) for hands-on practice with tools for monitoring, detecting, and responding to threats.

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Kali Linux Setup

Step 1: Download Kali Linux

Download Kali Linux 64 bit


Step 2: Create new VM

Launch Oracle VBM and select “New”

Follow along with below images on completing the VM setup


Step 3: Network Settings

Select the Kali Linux VM’s settings and then network

In Network settings configure the following


Step 4: Installing Kali Linux on VM

Launch the Kali Linux VM

Once VM launches, follow through the Kali Linux Installation process

Linux will prompt to configure Network Settings due to not have network connectivity

Configure a static IP address with subnet mask

Gateway will be the LAN IP Address from pfSense VM

Name Servers will be the IP address of your Windows Server, and a backup known DNS server like Google

Then proceed with the final installation options below

Input the domain name that was created with the Active Directory setup

Install GRUB boot loader


Kali Linus Setup is complete


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