Cybersecurity Home Lab - Blue Team Step by Step Guide

Are you an aspiring SOC Analyst, Blue Team professional, or cybersecurity enthusiast looking to build a hands-on defensive security lab at home—without breaking the bank? This comprehensive step-by-step guide will help you create a fully functional Blue Team home lab using free and open-source tools!

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Set up a virtualized lab environment for monitoring & analysis
✅ Deploy SIEM solutions like Splunk, ELK, and Wazuh
✅ Configure Windows & Linux logging for real-time detection
✅ Use Wireshark & Suricata for network traffic analysis
✅ Implement Active Directory security monitoring
✅ Detect malware, analyze logs, and respond to threats like a SOC pro!

Why This Guide?
✔️ Beginner-Friendly – No prior experience needed!
✔️ Budget-Friendly – Uses free/open-source tools & trial software
✔️ Hands-On Labs – Real-world simulations & defensive scenarios
✔️ Step-by-Step Instructions – Easy to follow with screenshots

Who Is This For?

• SOC Analysts & Cybersecurity Students
• Blue Teamers & Incident Responders
• IT Professionals & Ethical Hackers

Get started today and build the ultimate Blue Team lab to level up your cybersecurity skills!