The latest articles on DEV Community by SorrelThorncroft (@sorrelthorncroft). https://dev.to/sorrelthorncroft https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4186436%2F7b4d953a-f50f-4364-98fc-26b483e6b885.png https://dev.to/sorrelthorncroft en SorrelThorncroft Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:47:13 +0000 https://dev.to/sorrelthorncroft/lab-setup-tips-for-practicing-network-defense-at-home-3ill https://dev.to/sorrelthorncroft/lab-setup-tips-for-practicing-network-defense-at-home-3ill <p>Home labs are the best way to test security controls without risking production. I’ve been refining my setup: isolated VLANs, a SIEM instance, and vulnerable test hosts separated from my main network.</p> <p>One key rule: never expose your lab directly to public internet. Even low-interaction honeypots get scanned within minutes.</p> <p>What tools do you use in your personal security lab?</p> cybersecurity infrastructure networking security