Homegrown Cyber Ranges: What You Can Build With Almost Nothing

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Presented at Hack Sydney 2025 by

George Ferres

This talk shows how I built practical cyber security skills and landed a job at 17 using free tools and recycled gear. It’s a real-world guide to building your own cyber lab on a low budget; without needing racks of hardware or a massive wallet. Whether just starting out or helping others get started, attendees will leave with clear setups, free resources, and a better idea of how to turn home labs into real experience.