Lab Instructions

Setting Up Your Lab

Follow these written lab steps in order. Run one command at a time and verify output before moving on.

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Lab objective

Module 3: Setting Up Your Lab. Kali VM setup and add VeraCrypt for encrypted volumes. Use only your own lab; never attack systems you do not own or have permission to test.

Command

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Expected result: Kali VM is installed and VeraCrypt is installed; you have created or can create an encrypted volume.

Step 1 - Install Kali VM

Install Kali Linux in VirtualBox or VMware. Document your lab network (IP range, hostnames). Ensure the VM has network access for tool updates.

Command

Follow Kali install guide for your hypervisor.

Expected result: Kali VM boots and you can run apt update.

Step 2 - Install VeraCrypt

Install VeraCrypt in the Kali VM (or on the host). Download from veracrypt.fr or use your distro package if available. VeraCrypt provides encrypted containers and full-disk-style volumes for storing lab data, keys, or evidence securely.

Command

Install VeraCrypt per official docs (e.g. .deb or package manager).

Expected result: VeraCrypt launches and you can create a new volume.

Step 3 - Create an encrypted volume

Create a standard VeraCrypt volume (file container or partition). Choose a strong password and record it safely. Mount the volume and create a test file inside; unmount. This is your encrypted lab storage for sensitive files.

Command

VeraCrypt: Create Volume → Standard → select path and size → set password → Format.

Expected result: You can mount the volume, add a file, unmount, and remount with the password.

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