CyberForensics - Investigating and Analyzing Digital Evidence¶

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Introduction - Unraveling the Digital Trails: Empowering Justice in Cyberspace¶

Welcome to our Cyber Forensics Challenge page! Explore and download virtual machines designed to simulate real-world scenarios, where you’ll uncover clues, analyze digital evidence, and solve intriguing mystery questions. Sharpen your investigative skills and embark on a journey to become a digital detective in the realm of cybersecurity! (Usually, computers will be provided with needed software pre-installed)

Whats The Difference Between Virtual Box and VMWare?¶

VirtualBox and VMware are both popular virtualization solutions, but they differ in their licensing models and feature sets. VirtualBox is a free and open-source virtualization platform developed by Oracle. It is widely used for creating and managing virtual machines on various host operating systems. While VirtualBox is accessible, to a broad user base, due to its open-source nature, it may have some limitations in terms of advanced features and performance optimization.

On the other hand, VMware offers a range of proprietary virtualization products like VMware Workstation and VMware vSphere, known for their robustness and advanced capabilities. VMware’s solutions are often preferred by businesses and enterprise environments for their enhanced performance, scalability, and management tools. However, these advanced features come at a cost, as VMware licenses can be relatively expensive.

In summary, VirtualBox is an excellent choice for individuals and small-scale virtualization needs, thanks to its free and open-source nature. In contrast, VMware’s proprietary offerings are preferred by organizations with more demanding virtualization requirements, as they provide advanced functionalities and professional support, albeit at a higher price point. The choice between the two ultimately depends on your specific use case and budget considerations.

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How to Use Our Virtual Enviornments?¶

Step 1: Install and Run VMWare Workstation Player or Virtual Box (Free and SAFE TO DOWNLOAD)

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VMWare Player Download Link: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-player.html

Virtual Box Download Link: https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads

Step 2: Download and Add A Virtual Machine to VMWare

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Important

Explore the CyberSac website’s VMware-based virtual machine for a safe and engaging introduction to cybersecurity. Our user-friendly virtual machine will empower you to grasp essential concepts and practices while maintaining a secure learning environment. (VMWare)

CyberSAC Linux VM: This is our custom Linux virtual machine and it provides a useful intro to Ubuntu Linux OS and its security policies.

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CyberSAC Windows VM: This is our custom Windows virtual machine and it provides a useful intro into securily using Windos 10 OS.

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Step 3: Start the Virtual Machine and begin the exersice!☺