Hardware

• Lenovo ThinkPad T480
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U (8th Gen)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4
• Storage: 512GB SSD
• Display: 14” FHD (1920x1080)
• OS: Windows 11 Pro
• Ports: USB-C, USB 3.0, Ethernet, HDMI

Tasks

• Run VirtualBox or VMware Workstation Player
• Kali Linux (offensive tools)
• Ubuntu (target or SIEM log source)
• Windows 10 Eval (log source, client system)
• Analyze logs in Splunk
• Analyze network packets in Wireshark
• Vulnerability scan results
• SSH into the mini PC or other devices
• Write incident reports, study, and manage your lab

Tool Downloads

• VirtualBox / VMware: Virtual Machines
• Kali Linux: kali.org
• Ubuntu: ubuntu.com
• Windows 10 Eval: Microsoft Eval Center
• Wireshark: wireshark.org
• Nmap/Zenmap: nmap.org
• Splunk Free: splunk.com

Network Hardware

• Netgear GS308 – 8-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch
• Type: Unmanaged
• Use Case: Simple plug-and-play connectivity

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