Current Project
In my homelab, I run a Proxmox Virtual Environment to support testing, learning, and hands-on security projects. This setup allows me to simulate enterprise infrastructure, test tools, and refine workflows without impacting production systems.

About Proxmox:
Proxmox VE is an open-source virtualization management platform that integrates KVM hypervisor and LXC containers with web-based administration. It provides high availability clustering, live migration, storage management, and robust backup/restore capabilities, making it a powerful alternative to VMware and Hyper-V in both lab and production environments.

Why Proxmox Matters:
Hands-on virtualization skills are critical for both IT infrastructure and cybersecurity roles. By leveraging Proxmox, I can build out test networks, replicate production-like conditions, and deploy tools such as SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners in isolated environments. This lets me practice detection, response, and hardening without risk.

What I’m Running in the Lab:

• Windows Server 2022 for Active Directory, patch testing, and domain simulations

• Linux VMs for security tools (Wazuh SIEM, Kali, ParrotOS)

• Nessus/OpenVAS scanners for vulnerability management practice

• TrueNAS VM for storage and backup scenarios

• Custom Python utilities to automate log collection and testing

• Firewall/UTM appliances for network segmentation and traffic inspection

Goal:
My Proxmox homelab is a living environment where I continuously experiment with system hardening, monitoring, and incident response. It serves as a training ground for certifications like CySA+, as well as a sandbox for testing new tools, building detection rules, and practicing SOC workflows.