Assisted Lab: Exploring the Lab Environment
This README outlines my experience and tasks completed during the "Exploring the Lab Environment" exercise as part of the CySA+ Exam (CS0-003) preparation. I personally navigated through various configurations and lab tools, focusing on Kali Linux, network commands, and interacting with the lab environment.
Lab Experience: In this lab, I became familiar with the Kali Linux virtual machine (VM) and successfully completed a series of tasks designed to test my understanding of basic commands, VM configurations, and the functionality of the lab interface. The goal was to simulate a real-world environment and ensure readiness for the CySA+ exam.
My Completed Tasks:
- Identifying the Kali VM Name: Task: Identify the correct name of the Kali Linux VM. Action: I determined the VM's name by reviewing the interface. Answer: kali Score: 1
- Validating File Creation: Task: Verify the creation of a file in the VM. Action: I located the file path and confirmed its content. Result: File creation and validation were successful. Score: 1
- Retrieving the Ethernet Configuration (IPv4): Task: Extract the inet (IPv4) address for eth0 from a configuration file. Action: I accessed and reviewed the eth0_Config.txt file to find the IPv4 address. Answer: 10.1.16.66 Score: 1
- Maximizing VM Display in the Lab Interface: Task: Identify which lab interface menu option maximizes the VM display. Action: I explored the lab interface menus and selected the option to adjust the display. Answer: Display Score: 1
- Exploring the Hamburger Menu Options: Task: List the available options in the 3-line hamburger menu. Action: I reviewed the menu and identified the following options. Answers: Windows Key Save Split Windows CTRL-ALT-DEL End Score: 1
- Finding VM Credentials: Task: Identify where VM username and password credentials are displayed. Action: I located the credentials in the lab interface using the following tabs: Answers: Commands Display Resources Instructions Score: 1
- Entering Commands in Kali Linux VM: Task: Confirm whether commands must be manually entered into the VM. Action: I executed the commands manually within the Kali Linux VM. Answer: True Score: 1
- Repeating Tasks: Task: Determine what types of questions can be repeated. Action: After some trial, I confirmed that various types of questions can be reattempted if incorrect. Answer: All of the above Score: 1 Final Results: Total Score: 8/8 Completion Time: 38 minutes, 41 seconds Key Learnings and Insights: Kali VM Mastery: I gained practical experience interacting with Kali Linux, particularly in tasks such as file creation validation and network configuration retrieval. Lab Interface Navigation: I enhanced my familiarity with the lab environment, including using display features, locating credentials, and managing multiple windows. Task Repetition: I learned that inline questions, verifications, and comprehensive questions can be repeated to improve accuracy and understanding. This lab provided valuable hands-on practice, strengthening my understanding of essential CySA+ concepts, preparing me for the exam, and improving my confidence in navigating both the Kali VM and the lab interface.