Side Projects
Here is a starter's guide of cybersecurity side projects. The internet is full of resources. Have at it.
1. Build a Raspberry Pi Honeypot: Honeypots are fake computer systems designed to lure attackers and trap them. This guide will teach you how to build a honeypot using a Raspberry Pi and analyze the collected data.
2. Create a Capture the Flag (CTF) Competition: CTFs are cybersecurity competitions where participants solve challenges to earn points. This guide will teach you how to create a CTF for your friends or colleagues.
3. Write a Password Cracking Tool: Password cracking tools are used to guess passwords. This guide will teach you how to write a basic password cracking tool using Python.
4. Build a Web Application Security Scanner: Web application security scanners are used to identify vulnerabilities in web applications. This guide will teach you how to build a basic web application security scanner using Node.js.
5. Analyze Network Traffic with Wireshark: Wireshark is a network traffic analyzer that can be used to capture and analyze network traffic. This guide will teach you how to use Wireshark to identify security threats.
6. Build a Security Onion: Security Onion is a Linux distribution that includes a variety of security tools. This guide will teach you how to build a Security Onion and use it to monitor your network for security threats.
7. Learn to Use Metasploit: Metasploit is a framework for developing and executing exploits. This guide will teach you how to use Metasploit to test the security of your systems.
8. Build a Secure Enclave: Secure enclaves are hardware-based security features that can be used to protect sensitive data. This guide will teach you how to build a secure enclave using Intel SGX.
9. Develop a Secure Boot Process: Secure boot is a security feature that helps to ensure that only authorized software can boot on a system. This guide will teach you how to develop a secure boot process for your systems.
10. Contribute to Open-Source Security Projects: Open-source security projects are a great way to learn about cybersecurity and contribute to the community. This guide will teach you how to find and contribute to open-source security projects.
11. Build a Secure Coding Framework: A secure coding framework can help you to write secure code. This guide will teach you how to build a secure coding framework for your team.
12. Implement Security Automation: Security automation can help you to automate security tasks. This guide will teach you how to implement security automation using tools like Ansible and Puppet.
13. Learn to Use Kali Linux: Kali Linux is a Linux distribution that includes a variety of security tools. This guide will teach you how to use Kali Linux to perform security tasks.
14. Build a Security Dashboard: A security dashboard can help you to visualize your security data and identify trends. This guide will teach you how to build a security dashboard using tools like Kibana and Grafana.
15. Learn to Use Threat Hunting Tools: Threat hunting tools can help you to identify and investigate security threats. This guide will teach you how to use threat hunting tools like Splunk and ELK Stack.
16. Write a Mobile App Security Assessment Report: This guide will teach you how to assess the security of a mobile app and write a report of your findings.
17. Build a Security Awareness Training Program: Security awareness training programs can help to educate employees about cybersecurity risks. This guide will teach you how to build a security awareness training program for your organization.
18. Learn to Use Open-Source Security Tools: There are many open-source security tools available that can be used for a variety of purposes. This guide will teach you about some of the most popular open-source security tools.
19. Build a Security Incident Response Plan: A security incident response plan can help you to respond to security incidents effectively. This guide will teach you how to build a security incident response plan for your organization.
20. Build a home lab. There are a ton of resources on the internet for building a home lab. Here are a few:
Bonus: HackADay - Classic site for cybersecurity related side projects.
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