Setting Up Your Hacking Environment: A Beginner’s Guide
If you’re curious about ethical hacking or just starting your journey into cybersecurity, the first step is creating a safe and functional environment for your experiments and learning. This guide will walk you through the process in a detailed and technical format, making it easy to understand—even for beginners (yes, you!).
1. Start with the Right Hardware
Before you get your hacker on, make sure your computer can handle the demands of hacking tools and virtual machines. A good hacking environment requires hardware that can support multiple virtual machines, networks, and complex tools. Here’s a more technical breakdown: