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SEC220 Lab 0 Virtual Machine Set-up Lab 0: Virtual Machine Set-up Overview: In this lab we will be setting up our computer environment for later lab assignments. This will involve the use of a virtual machine, changing user accounts and customizing the computer desktop. Objective: 1. Download and copy the VMs from Mydrive to your SSD external drive: Windows 10 and Kali Linux 2. Create custom desktops for Windows 10 and Kali Linux Legend for Labs: The sections of the instructions highlighted in:  Green does not require IFS Lab or VM Workstation Pro & Windows 10 - no need to be on campus in the IFS lab  Yellow requires VM Workstation Pro & Windows 10 - no need to be on campus in the IFS lab  Red requires the IFS Lab - you need to be on campus in the IFS lab Windows 10 VM Credentials: Credentials: User: Student Password: Ch@ng3m3! Backup user: Backup Backup pass:B@ckup@cc0unt! Kali Virtual Machine Credentials Username: kali Password: kali - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fall 2023 Page 1 of 5

SEC220 Lab 0 Virtual Machine Set-up The Lab Activities Part 1: Operating System Installation General Steps: 1. Download the VMs 2. Use 7-zip to extract the files 3. Use VMware Workstation Pro to open and power on the VMs, plus create custom backgrounds Part 1 involves downloading, extracting, installing, and running the virtual machines. We need four things, (a) software to extract the zipped virtual machine files, (b) software to run the virtual machine, (c) the virtual machines themselves, and (d) your SSD external hard disk. a. Software to extract zipped files : The software we will be using is 7-zip, which is available through “MyApps”, or you can download it from https://www.7- zip.org/ b. Software to open the VMs : The software we will be using is “VMware Workstation Pro”. You should receive an email from VMware IT academy – you should create an account, request VMware License Key, and then download the Software . Alternatively, you access it through “MyApps”, until you get the VMware license c. Virtual Machines (VMs) : In our case, the VMs have been prepared with the operating system pre-installed along with many of the tools you will be using during the course. We will be using Windows 10 & Kali, they are available as directed by the instructor - see links below. d. SSD External hard disk : Recommended storage capacity: 250 - 500 GB o Check the file system format of your SSD. If it is formatted in FAT32, you’ll find that the VMs exceed the maximum size for single files, i.e., it will not allow you to copy the Windows VM to your SSD. You will need to reformat your SSD to NTFS. If you use a Mac, you’ll find that while they can read from the NTFS file system, they can’t write to it. To be able to write, a Mac will need an additional application . Steps 1. Getting access to your external SSD hard drive and creating folders:  Plug in your external SSD hard drive into the USB port of your workstation/laptop  Use File Explorer to open a window to the external SSD hard drive  Create a new folder called F23SEC220 on your SSD. In that folder create two (2) sub-folders: “Win 10 VM” and “Kali VM ” 2. Copying the virtual machines: To begin with, you will need 2 VMs. The link to each is provided below - You might be asked to verify your identity with your Seneca email and password 1. w10n22.7z a. Link: https://senecafts.senecacollege.ca/link/BUa1rNvxAcpgU8ztzrPEGq b. File Link Password: HomeDownload202x*^* c. Save the downloaded “ w10n22.7z ” file into the “Win 10 VM” sub-folder in the F23SEC220 folder on your SSD external hard drive Fall 2023 Page 2 of 5

SEC220 Lab 0 Virtual Machine Set-up 2. After login use Terminal and run the following command to change your Kali Linux password: passwd Part 3: Creating Custom Desktops In this part, I want you to create a custom desktop wallpaper for each of your VMs. This will help me identify your computer in subsequent lab submissions. Again, I expect you to do a bit of research on how to do some of the steps. Steps Windows 10 VM: 1. Choose a desktop background and press the PrtSc button (Hint: Control Panel or Settings) 2. Open the application Paint and paste the Background into Paint 3. Under the Select menu, select “Transparent selection” 4. Create a text box and set the font size to 72. Type your full name. 5. Use the Select tool to select the new text and cut the text. 6. Open a new Paint Window and paste the cut-out image. 7. Save the image as CustomDesktop<Your name>. 8. Save a copy of this image somewhere else, in case during the semester you have to reinstall this virtual machine you can set the same image for desktop wallpaper. 9. In Paint, click on the file in the menu and click on “Set as Desktop Background”. 10. It depends on your Background. You can choose Tile, Center, or Fill. a. Alternatively, right click on the VM Desktop--> Choose “Personalize”> Browse to your saved custom image that has your name and choose it as the desktop background/ wallpaper. 11. Take a screenshot showing your Windows 10 VM custom desktop. 12. Insert your screenshot into the report template under “Part 3 Custom Desktop Windows 10 VM” and ensure to write a short description beneath it. Kali Linux o Transfer your background image from Windows to Kali Linux. o Right-click on the desktop on Kali and choose Desktop Background. o Find your file and set it as background. o Take a screenshot showing your custom desktop o Insert your screenshot into the report template under “Part 3 Custom Desktop Kali Linux” and ensure to write a short description beneath it. Hint: To create the custom background for Kali, you can drag and drop the background file you created to your Desktop/Laptop. Next, open Kali Linux VM, and drag and drop the background file from Desktop/Laptop to your Kali machine Deliverable: Report Submission 1. Complete your Lab report write-up and submit your properly formatted and professional looking report of your tasks via the Lab 0 - Virtual Machine Setup Link ( Labs --> Lab 0 - Virtual Machine Setup ) in BB o Use the template provided – ensure that you include your name Fall 2023 Page 4 of 5

SEC220 Lab 0 Virtual Machine Set-up o Screenshots MUST be in the report with descriptions, you should not submit screenshots individually 2. The due date is Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 11:59PM EST 3. Submission filename should have the following format: “<Lab number>-<Course code>-<your first and last name>, for example, L0-SEC220-junebrown.docx Labs Policies 1. The labs will be done as individual work - no group work will be allowed. 2. When a template is provided, you are expected to use the template plus follow the guidelines for document formatting. If a template is not provided, your report should follow the document formatting guidelines. Late Submission Policy 1. You will have at least one week from opening lab to finish and submit it a. Submissions 1-2 days late will see a 50% late penalty b. Submissions after two days will receive a grade of zero Promotion Policy: To obtain a credit in this subject, a student must: 1. Achieve a weighted average of 50% or better for practical and written tests 2. Achieve a grade of 50% or better on the overall course 3. Must satisfactorily complete and submit all labs and assignments - this means that even if you have a very good overall passing grade, but did not complete all your labs, you will not be promoted to the next semester. Fall 2023 Page 5 of 5