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Build the Ultimate Ethical Hacking Lab in 30 Minutes

6.8K views· 316 likes· 14:35· Mar 13, 2026

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Learn how to build your own pen test lab with this guide! We'll cover setting up Kali Linux and VirtualBox installation, then configure two crucial virtual machine environments: Metasploitable 2 and 3. This setup is perfect for practicing your ethical hacking skills and getting started with penetration testing. *Want to support the channel?* - I've got some BLUE DOG MERCH (named after my blue staffy, Barry) https://www.gerardobrien.com/store or you can buy me a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/gerardobrien Best VPN out there - Get 1 to 3 months free when you sign up with my link! - https://ref.nordvpn.com/srkMjNdtXXy TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 0:30 How to build a bootable USB KALI drive 1:54 How to install Kali Linux 3:05 How to Update Linux 3:38 How to install VirtualBox 4:46 Download Metasploitable 2 and 3 6:19 How to install Metasploitable 2 9:29 How to install Metasploitable 3 12:09 How to scan a network using NMAP 13:37 Outro VIDEOS MENTIONED: Get starting with Hacking Metasploitable 2: https://youtu.be/DyBhNB5_3zw How to become an NMAP ninja: https://youtu.be/dw8CYVu15oM LINKS: Kali: https://www.kali.org/ Virtulbox: https://www.virtualbox.org/ Metasploitable 2: https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable/ Metasploitable 3: https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable3-ub1404upgraded/ GEAR I USE: View all my gear, what I use to record and edit videos - https://www.gerardobrien.com/gear My Camera Bag! : https://amzn.to/3vJ3eAm My daily camera : https://amzn.to/47E9qan Most Used Lens : https://amzn.to/3U1Blhl Other Lens : https://amzn.to/47wMPfT Desk Mic and mount : https://amzn.to/4bbZnfN Vlog Mic : https://amzn.to/47zi0qJ My Drone : https://amzn.to/3U7Ez2V The action cam I use : https://amzn.to/41YNDZE Air Tags : https://amzn.to/42gxQWt Filter Case / storage : https://amzn.to/3Si7HmE Tripod : https://amzn.to/3vubSmf Password manager : Got your data stolen during the LastPass hack?? I switched to NordPass and so should you!! I now use Nordpass and it's way better - use my code at checkout to get 3 months free! - N7O4$5 Learn how to record, edit and post YouTube videos, I use Skillshare and its amazing! https://skl.sh/43jBeRv WHAT I USE TO MAKE VIDEOS Fav editing software : https://amzn.to/41XesgR What computer I use : https://amzn.to/3HiBSnk I get my music from Artlist - get 2 months free when you use my link - https://artlist.io/referral/5417320/Gerard FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techwithgerard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/techwithgerard Twitter: https://twitter.com/gerardobrien Website: https://www.gerardobrien.com Github: https://www.github.com/gerardobrien LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardobrien/ NOTE: I am not sponsored by or affiliated to any of the products or services mentioned in this video, all opinions are my own based on personal experiences.

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