Devtown Cybersecurity Lab Setup Guide for
"Cyber Basics: Hack Me If You Can" Bootcamp
This compact guide prepares you for the Cyber Basics: Hack Me If You Can 5-Day Free
Bootcamp (5th May 2025, 7:00 PM IST) by setting up a cybersecurity lab with Kali Linux
on Windows or macOS using free VMware tools: VMware Workstation Player (Windows)
and VMware Fusion (macOS trial). It uses free, online tools for accessibility and includes
troubleshooting and support for beginners.
Bootcamp Overview
Event: Cyber Basics: Hack Me If You Can
Duration: 5 Days (Starts 5th May 2025)
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Mentor: Vikram, Cyber Security Enthusiast, NIT Jalandhar
Organizers: Devtown & MSIT Student Chapter
Register: https://forms.gle/G8rFCePxydT3EeHE6
Certificates: Free from Devtown & Microsoft
Website: www.devtown.in
What You’ll Learn
Day 1: Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Basics
Day 2: WHOIS & Google Dorking
Day 3: Network Scanning with Nmap
Day 4: Spotting Exploits
Day 5: Hack The Box CTF Challenge
Support: Contact us on WhatsApp: wa.me/+918095892403.
Prerequisites
Hardware: 64-bit processor with virtualization (VT-x/AMD-V), 8GB RAM (16GB
recommended), 50GB free space, internet.
Software: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS Ventura+, 7-Zip (Windows), The
Unarchiver (macOS).
Knowledge: Basic file navigation, no cybersecurity experience needed.
Checklist:
1. Virtualization enabled in BIOS
2. 50GB free space, 8GB+ RAM
3. Stable internet
4. Data backed up
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Step 1: Install VMware (Free Options)
Windows: VMware Workstation Player (Free)
1. Download:
Visit: VMware Workstation Player.
Direct link: Download.
Save VMware-player-full-17.5.2.exe (~600MB).
2. Install:
Double-click the installer, click Yes for UAC.
Follow wizard: Accept terms, keep default directory, install (5–10 mins), select
Non-commercial use.
Launch VMware Player.
3. Troubleshooting:
Installation Fails: Enable VT-x/AMD-V in BIOS (F2/Del), disable Hyper-V (Disable-
WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Microsoft-Hyper-V), run as
admin.
Slow Download: Check internet, clear browser cache.
macOS: VMware Fusion (Trial)
1. Download:
Visit: VMware Fusion.
Direct link: Download.
Save VMware-Fusion-13.5.2.dmg (~700MB).
2. Install:
Double-click .dmg, drag to Applications.
Launch VMware Fusion, grant permissions, select Try for 30 days.
3. Troubleshooting:
Fails: Check macOS (Ventura+), free space.
Permissions: Allow in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Step 2: Download and Set Up Kali Linux
2.1 Download Kali Linux VMware Image
Visit: Kali Linux Virtual Machines.
Select Kali Linux VMware 64-Bit (e.g., kali-linux-2024.3-vmware-amd64.7z, ~3–4GB).
Save to C:\VMs (Windows) or ~/VMs (macOS).
Troubleshooting: Slow download? Use a download manager. File incomplete? Re-
download.
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2.2 Extract the File
Extract with 7-Zip (Windows) or The Unarchiver (macOS).
Wait (5–10 mins), ensure 20GB+ free space.
Extracted folder contains .vmx, .vmdk, etc.
Troubleshooting: Fails? Re-download or update tool. No space? Free up disk.
Step 3: Configure and Run Kali Linux
3.1 Import the VM
Open VMware, click File > Open.
Select .vmx file (e.g., kali-linux-2024.3-vmware-amd64.vmx).
Troubleshooting: File not found? Check path. Won’t load? Re-extract.
3.2 Configure Settings
Click Edit virtual machine settings:
Memory: 4GB (8GB if possible).
Processors: 2 cores.
Network: NAT
Display: Enable 3D graphics (optional).
Save settings.
Troubleshooting: Insufficient memory? Reduce allocation. Graphics issues? Disable
3D
3.3 Power On and Log In
Click Play virtual machine (Player) or Start Up (Fusion).
Wait (2–5 mins), log in: Username kali, Password kali.
Troubleshooting: Won’t boot? Increase RAM/CPU. Login fails? Use kali/kali.
3.4 Update Kali
Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T):
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo reboot
Troubleshooting: No internet? Set to NAT, run sudo dhclient. Fails? Check space (df -
h).
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Step 4: Verify Setup
4.1 Install VMware Tools
Go to Player > Manage > Install VMware Tools (or Virtual Machine in Fusion).
Run:
sudo apt install -y open-vm-tools open-vm-tools-desktop
sudo reboot
Verify: Screen resizes, copy-paste works.
Troubleshooting: Not installed? Re-run command. Resolution issues? Set manually.
4.2 Test Network
Run:
ping google.com
Troubleshooting: No response? Use NAT, run sudo dhclient, disable host firewall.
4.3 Test Tools
Nmap (Day 3): nmap localhost.
Metasploit (Day 4): msfconsole.
Hack The Box CLI (Day 5): sudo apt install -y htb-toolkit, test with htb-cli.
Troubleshooting: Tool missing? Install with sudo apt install <tool-name>. Permission
errors? Use sudo.
Troubleshooting
VMware Installation:
Virtualization error: Enable VT-x/AMD-V in BIOS, disable Hyper-V.
Crashes: Disable antivirus, re-download.
macOS permissions: Allow in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Kali VM:
Fails to start: Check .vmx/.vmdk, increase RAM/CPU.
Black screen: Disable 3D graphics, add svga.vgaOnly = "TRUE" to .vmx.
Slow: Allocate more resources, use SSD.
Network:
No internet: Set to NAT, run sudo dhclient, disable host firewall.
General:
Disk space: Free up space.
Crashes: Update Kali, reinstall image.
Final Notes
You’re ready for the bootcamp with a Kali Linux lab using free tools.
Disclaimer: Use Kali Linux responsibly. Unauthorized access is illegal.
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