Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the fundamentals or an experienced professional seeking to deepen your expertise, our program offers a variety of learning experiences. Led by industry professionals, participants will engage in immersive exercises and real-world simulations covering a broad spectrum of areas. participants will gain practical, hands-on knowledge essential for navigating the complex landscape of cybersecurity threats.
Instructor
Jacen Kohler
Director, Hands on Program
In this session, we'll explore the fundamentals of virtualization with a hands-on focus on VMware.
**Virtualization with VMware**
In this session, we'll explore the fundamentals of virtualization with a hands-on focus on VMware. Participants will learn how to build, network, and securely configure virtual machines — and set up an environment that will serve as the foundation for hands-on labs at future sessions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Configure virtual networking in VMware — including virtual switches and bridged, NAT, and host-only modes — and understand how virtual machines communicate with each other, the host, and external networks.
Apply secure configuration practices to a virtualized environment, including hypervisor hardening, VM isolation and network segmentation, and snapshot and access management.
Build and maintain a working VMware setup on their own hardware, ready to host guided lab exercises at future events.
Additional Information
Snacks and refreshments will be provided on-site.
There is a BYOD requirement to participate (laptop)
Please make sure your laptop is fully charged prior to arrival
Please make sure your laptop has remote desktop access capability
Proof of event registration via phone or printout
Attendees will earn 3 CPE Hours. Email: hop@ntxissa.org after the event.