Summary
In this introductory chapter, we have covered quite of bit of detail. We touched on the importance of virtualization and the need to familiarize yourself with the different players offering platforms. We gained massive exposure to VMware by installing our own Fusion desktop and ESXi server. Then, we downloaded and installed four unique VMs and configured the networking scheme so that it aligns with the Purdue model.
After all that effort, we now have a strong foundation to build a lab on. Going forward, we will be building on this lab by adding software as needed and utilizing the attack VM to run scenarios that we have designed.
In the next chapter, we will be building the physical component of our lab by installing the engineering software that will communicate with our hardware PLC.
