> [!question] What's a home lab? > a home lab refers to a personal setup or environment that individuals create at home to simulate real-world cybersecurity scenarios for learning, practice, and experimentation. > A home lab typically consists of a combination of hardware and software components that replicate various aspects of a computer network or system. These components can include virtual machines (VMs), networking equipment, servers, operating systems, security tools, and other technologies. > >For a great introduction to the concept of building a home lab, check out this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QoPmtpn-gs) by [Black Hills Information Security](https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/).