Summary

Having completed this chapter, you learned about the importance of building your very own penetration testing lab on your computer. You learned how to use hypervisors to virtualize the hardware resources on a system, which can then be shared with multiple operating systems that are running at the same time on the same system. In addition, you have gained the skills of setting up and deploying Kali Linux, multiple vulnerable systems, and web applications within a virtualized environment.

You established a foundational understanding of virtualization technology, gained practical experience in configuring a secure, isolated lab environment, and practiced hands-on skills in utilizing penetration testing tools within that environment.

I trust that the knowledge presented in this chapter has provided you with valuable insights, supporting your path toward becoming an ethical hacker and penetration tester in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. May this newfound understanding...