Interactive cybersecurity training system based on simulation environments

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2501.00186v1
• Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:45:10 GMT
• Title: Interactive cybersecurity training system based on simulation environments
• Authors: Dmytro Tymoshchuk, Vasyl Yatskiv, Vitaliy Tymoshchuk, Nataliya Yatskiv,
• Abstract summary: The article explores the possibilities of integrating simulation environments into the cybersecurity training process.<n>The article describes the implementation of various open source software tools based on the number of cyber threats.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Rapid progress in the development of information technology has led to a significant increase in the number and complexity of cyber threats. Traditional methods of cybersecurity training based on theoretical knowledge do not provide a sufficient level of practical skills to effectively counter real threats. The article explores the possibilities of integrating simulation environments into the cybersecurity training process as an effective approach to improving the quality of training. The article presents the architecture of a simulation environment based on a cluster of KVM hypervisors, which allows creating scalable and flexible platforms at minimal cost. The article describes the implementation of various scenarios using open source software tools such as pfSense, OPNsense, Security Onion, Kali Linux, Parrot Security OS, Ubuntu Linux, Oracle Linux, FreeBSD, and others, which create realistic conditions for practical training.

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