Building My Virtual Digital Forensics Lab Using VirtualBox and Windows 11
Building My Virtual Digital Forensics Lab with VirtualBox and Windows 11 By: Sulemana Salifu Course: IT532 – Computer Forensics Institution: Southern States University Instructor: Robert Pacheco Introduction Modern life requires strong cybersecurity and digital forensics abilities because digital technologies spread across all aspects of contemporary existence. A home virtual digital forensics lab serves as a protected space for learning and experimental work on investigative methods while protecting essential data and production equipment. The article describes my virtual digital forensics lab setup through Oracle VirtualBox and Windows 11 while explaining my selection process for forensic training tools and the obstacles I faced during implementation. Purpose of the Digital Forensics Virtual Machine The main function of this virtual machine (VM) exists to provide a specific environment for digital forensics training and experimentation. T...