Bill Swearengin
Experienced security practitioner and frequent panel contributor offering practical advice on home lab hardware, power considerations, and efficient lab builds.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Building a Hacking Lab in 2025 - PSW #906
Bill Swearengin, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, joins Dr. Doug White, an experienced instructor, Tyler Robinson, a security professional, and Adrian Sanabria, a security veteran to share insights on building a hacking lab in 2025. They discuss the latest hardware options, including energy-efficient servers and Intel NUCs, and the importance of using virtualization like KVM and Proxmox. The panel also explores AI integration for lab automation and emphasizes legal and ethical considerations when testing. Practical tips cover starting with minimal gear and essential software tools.
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Dec 25, 2025 • 1h 3min
Building a Hacking Lab in 2025 - PSW #906
Bill Swearengin, an experienced security practitioner, joins Tyler Robinson, a security professional, Adrian Sanabria, a cybersecurity expert, and Dr. Doug White, a security educator. They explore essential topics like modern lab hardware choices, the best virtualization options, and the impact of AI on lab setups. The group discusses cost-effective hardware picks, safety considerations, and legal boundaries for hardware hacking. Insights on using Security Onion for network visibility and building a minimal starter lab are also shared.
