Virtualization for IT security experts
Build your Pentest Lab with KVM, QEMU and LibVirt
The Ultimate 100% Hands-On Course for IT Security Experts
Why Virtualization is a Must-Have Skill for IT Security Professionals
Ready to Elevate Your Cybersecurity Skills?
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, virtualization is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re testing defenses, training teams, or analyzing exploits, virtualization provides:
- Safe Environments: Isolated systems for real-world testing without risks.
- Infinite Flexibility: Build, break, and rebuild networks and systems in minutes.
- Cost Efficiency: Simulate enterprise setups without the expense of physical hardware.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Cybersecurity Enthusiasts: Build the skills that set you apart in penetration testing and exploit development.
- IT Security Professionals: Stay ahead of attackers by mastering tools and environments they exploit.
- Red Teamers and SOC Analysts: Simulate attack scenarios and train teams in dynamic virtual environments.
- Reverse Engineers: Analyze malware safely within isolated virtual labs.
- Simulate attacks on complex networks.
- Reverse-engineer malware safely.
- Create scalable, reusable labs for continuous learning and testing.
This course teaches you everything you need to know about virtualization for security
100% Labs. No Theory. Pure, actionable skills.
Why Choose This Course?
- Hands-On and Practical: No slides, no lectures—just labs. Every lesson is designed to help you learn by doing.
- Stay Ahead: Gain lifetime access to course updates and extensions, keeping your skills sharp as technology evolves.
- Real-World Application: Learn to use virtualization tools like a professional—applying them directly to penetration testing, exploitation, red teaming, and beyond.
- Built for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re new to virtualization or looking to deepen your expertise, this course guides you step-by-step.
Master
43
labs
Pure practice
100%
skills
Includes
0
theory
What You’ll Learn
This course focuses on real-world, hands-on labs that guide you through:
- Setting up and configuring QEMU, KVM, and Libvirt.
- Building advanced virtualized environments with multi-tiered networks.
- Automating lab setups for efficiency and consistency.
- Using snapshots and cloning to save and rollback environments.
- Simulating realistic attack surfaces for:
- Exploitation and penetration testing.
- Red team training.
- Reverse engineering and malware analysis.
Module 1
Introduction to QEMU
Module 2
Understanding KVM
Module 3
Managing QEMU Images
Module 4
Managing VMs with Cloud-Init
Lab 17
Module 5
QEMU Networking
Module 6
Using QEMU Monitor and GDB
Module 7
Introduction to Libvirt
Lab 31
Module 8
Networking with Libvirt
Lab 38
Meet your instructor
Pawel Marciniak
Founder and Director of Hakin9 Media
Pawel Marciniak has been in the IT security game since 1995, diving deep into penetration testing, security research, and protecting critical systems. Over the years, he’s tackled everything from securing Poland’s Election Network—keeping presidential elections and national referendums (including the EU membership vote) safe—to running hundreds of pen tests for banks, the military, and industry giants.
If it’s about breaking into systems to make them stronger, Pawel’s done it. He’s been sharing his knowledge for years as an educator, speaker, and hands-on trainer. These days, he’s all in on creating the best, no-fluff, hands-on training for offensive security pros.
As the Founder of Hakin9 Media, Pawel’s mission is simple: help security experts level up with practical skills they can use in the real world. Whether you’re in the trenches or just starting out, Pawel’s work is about making sure you’re ready for whatever the cyber world throws at you.
Secure Your Spot Now
Invest in your career and gain a critical skill that separates security enthusiasts from true professionals. Don’t just learn about virtualization—master it.
Full Course
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Master the art of virtualization for security.
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100% Hands-On Labs: Build professional-grade pentest labs from scratch.
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Actionable Skills: Start applying what you learn immediately.
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Course Updates: Stay relevant with regularly added labs and modules.
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All-in-One Lifetime Access: Pay once and get all future modules, labs, updates, and extensions included. We plan to update and extend this course in the future.
The Ultimate Training Path for Penetration Testers
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Master penetration testing from A to Z with this training path—5 hands-on, practical courses designed to make you an expert in offensive security.