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Setting Up the Environment

In this video, Zanidd will describe the prerequisites and steps to set up an environment for security testing, such as CPU with 6-8 Cores.

This step will describe the prerequisites and steps to set up an environment for security testing. Prerequisites include: CPU with 6-8 Cores, 6-8 GB of RAM, and 100-250 GB of storage.

Steps will be as follows:

1) Download and install VirtualBox.

2) Download and install Kali VM.

3) Clone git repository with hackable passwords.

Over to you: Set up your own security testing environment and report back on your experience in the Comment section below.

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Advanced Cyber Security Training: Hands-On Password Attacks

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