Home Lab Setup For Cybersecurity: Learn By Doing In 2025

Cybersecurity skills aren’t built by reading — they’re built by doing. But if you’re new, self-taught, or unsure where to begin, even setting up a home lab can feel overwhelming. Let’s fix that.

Join Tyrone E. Wilson, Founder of Cover6 Solutions and organizer of DCCyberWarriors since 2012, for a hands-on session focused on building your first (or better) cybersecurity home lab — the right way—no fluff, no bloat — just what works.

🎯 What We’ll Cover:

• What a functional cyber home lab looks like in 2025
• Free and low-cost tools to get started today
• Common mistakes that waste your time and energy
• How to use your lab experience to land your first role

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Month Theme:
We’re also recognizing the emotional side of this journey. Imposter syndrome, burnout, career doubt — we’ve all been there. This event is a safe space to learn, reset, and reconnect with your purpose.

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EDT
📍 Where: Online (YouTube Live – https://www.youtube.com/@Cover6Solutions)

✅ Who Should Attend?

• Beginners or curious learners
• Career-changers
• Self-taught folks looking for structure
• Anyone tired of googling “how to get started in cyber” without real answers