Release Notes for General IT and Cybersecurity Content
Lab and Pod Design Updates


October 18, 2021

Updated Lab Designs
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2.0 (Series-1) and (Series-2)
    The updated release of the Ethical Hacking v2.0 lab designs requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 4 and the redeployment of the updated OVAs/OVFs for the WinOS VM(s).
    • Lab Design Revisions
      Revisions made for the following labs:
      Lab 9: Eeplaced payload example
      Lab 14: Added clarity to mysql mode; additional minor revisions
      Lab 19: Minor revisions and grammar corrections
    • VM Revisions
      WinOS (Version: 1 Build: 2021101302)
      MD5:23347DE26C4E3946F7BB7F9CA6A56F24
      Disabled checkpoint feature for Android Pi (L2VM) in Hyper-V

August 27, 2021

Updated Lab Designs
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2 (Series-1)
    Updated release of the Ethical Hacking v2.0 (Series-1) lab design (Release: 3).
  • UofSC - Introduction to BGP
    The updated release of the UofSC - Introduction to BGP v1.0 lab design requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 3.

Updated Pod Design
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2
    The updated release of the Ethical Hacking v2.0 lab and pod designs requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 3.
    • Pod design revisions: Fixed the pod design advanced configurations for Kali.

May 25, 2021

New Lab Design
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2 (Series-2)
    Initial Release.

Updated Pod Design
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2
    The updated release of the Ethical Hacking v2.0 lab and pod designs requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 2. The updated release of the NDG - Ethical Hacking v2.0 pod design requires its own exclusive OVA, which is only required if you are teaching the Series-2 labs.
    • WinOS (Version: 1, Build: 2021052401), a new VM made available to teach the Series-2 labs.
    • Pod design revisions: Added additional advanced configurations to utilize new resolution parameters.

April 14, 2021

New Lab Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to SDN
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to SDN
    The initial release of the UofSC - Introduction to Software-Defined Networking v1.0 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVAs (Version: 1, Build: 2021041201).
    • Client

March 4, 2021

Updated Lab Designs
  • CCCCO CySA+
    The updated release of the CCCCO CySA+ lab design requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 2.
    • Lab Document Revisions
      Revisions made for the following lab: Lab 04
  • UofSC - Introduction to BGP
    The updated release of the UofSC - Introduction to BGP v1.0 lab design requires that the course be updated in the course manager to Release: 2. The updated release also requires that you deploy the updated OVA (Version: 1, Build: 2021030402) for the VM listed below.
    • VM Revisions
      Client

February 23, 2021

Updated Lab Designs
  • NDG A+ v3
    The updated release of the NDG A+ v3 lab design (Release: 2).
    • Lab Document Revisions
      Revisions made for the following labs: Lab 04, 14, and 15.
  • NDG Security+ v3
    The updated release of the NDG Security+ v3 lab design (Release 3). This updated release requires that the course be updated in the course catalog to Release 3.
    • Lab Document Revisions
      Revisions made for the following labs: Lab 08, 10, 11, 17, and 25.

Updated Pod Designs
  • NDG A+ v3
    The updated release of the NDG A+ v3 pod requires an updated OVA deployment of the Win10 VM (Version:1 Build:2020121601). The lab design also requires that the course be updated in the course catalog to Release 2.

VM Revisions
  • NDG A+ v3
    Revisions for Win10: Secondary disk drive E is made available. VMware Tools updated to the most current version as of this writing.

February 16, 2021

New Lab Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to BGP
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to BGP
    The initial release of the UofSC - Introduction to BGP v1.0 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVAs (Version: 1, Build: 2021021201).
    • Client

January 18, 2021

New Lab Design
  • NDG Forensics v2
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • NDG Forensics v2
    The initial release of the NDG Forensics v2.0 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVA/OVFs (Version: 1, Build: 2020122301):
    • CAINE
    • CSI-Linux
    • DEFT
    • WinOS

December 22, 2020

New Lab Design
  • NDG A+ v4
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • NDG A+ v4
    Initial Release. The initial release of the NDG A+ v4 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVA/OVFs (Version: 1 Build: 2020120801):
    • Lubuntu
    • Win10
    • Win7
    • Win8.1

August 31, 2020

New Lab Design
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2 (Series-1)
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • NDG - Ethical Hacking v2
    The initial release of the NDG - Ethical Hacking v2 pod design requires its own exclusive OVA (Version: 1, Build: 2020082501).
    • Kali
    • OpenSUSE
    • OWASP-BWA
    • pfSense
    • Security Onion

July 20, 2020

New Lab Design
  • UofSC - Zeek Intrusion Detection
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • UofSC - Zeek Intrusion Detection
    The initial release of the UofSC - Zeek Intrusion Detection v1.0 pod design requires its own exclusive OVA (Version: 1, Build: 2020071601).
    • Client

May 15, 2020

New Lab Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to perfSONAR
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • UofSC - Introduction to perfSONAR
    The initial release of the UofSC - Introduction to perfSONAR v1.0 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVAs (Version: 1, Build: 2020051301):
    • Client
    • perfSONAR1
    • perfSONAR2
    • perfSONAR3
    • R1
    • R2

February 18, 2020

New Lab Design
  • UofSC - High-Speed Networks: Network Tools and Protocols
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • UofSC - High-Speed Networks: Network Tools and Protocols
    The initial release of the UofSC - High-Speed Networks: Network Tools and Protocols v1.0 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVAs (Version: 1, Build: 2020021301):
    • Client1

Content Version genit 1.20 - September 10, 2019

New Lab Design
  • CCCCO CySA+
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • CCCCO CySA+
    Initial Release. The initial release of the pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVA/OVFs (Version: 1 Build: 2019090801):
    • 2012R2
    • Kali
    • Ubuntu
    • WinClient

January, 28, 2019 (New OVA Only - Content Version genit 1.19 remains current)

VM Revisions

This is an updated release of the NISGTC Security+v2 Pod and requires one new OVA. The upgraded VM list includes the following:

  • Revisions for Kali:
    Removed RemoteDisplay.vnc.key and RemoteDisplay.vnc.password parameters.

Content Version genit 1.19 - January 15, 2019

Updated Lab Designs
  • NISGTC Security+ v2
    Security+ v2 lab document corrections.

November 30, 2018 (New OVAs Only - Content Version genit 1.18 remains current)

VM Revisions

This is an updated release of the NISGTC Security+v2 Pod and requires new OVAs. The upgraded VMs list includes the following:

  • Revisions for Kali:
    Modifications made to support Metasploit-Framework..
  • Revisions for Security Onion:
    Modifications made to support Snorby. Performance enhancements.

Content Version genit 1.18 - November 7, 2018

Updated Lab Designs
  • NDG Security+ v3
    Lab document corrections made for labs 2, 3 and 4.
  • NDG Ethical Hacking
    Lab document corrections made for labs 9 and 16.

Content Version genit 1.17 - August 31, 2018

New Lab Designs
  • NDG A+ v3
    Initial Release.
  • NDG Security+ v3
    Initial Release.

New Pod Designs
  • NDG A+ v3
    Initial Release. The initial release of the NDG A+ v3 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVA/OVFs:
    • Lubuntu
    • Win10
    • Win7
    • Win8.1
  • NDG Security+ v3
    Initial Release. The initial release of the NDG Security+ v3 pod design requires its own exclusive set of OVA/OVFs:
    • DVL
    • Kali
    • pfSense
    • SecOnion
    • Ubuntu
    • Win12R2
    • Win16

July 21, 2017 (New OVA Only - Content Version genit 1.16 remains current)

VM Revisions

The NISGTC Security+ Pod requires one new OVA. The upgraded VMs list includes the following (Version: 2 Build: 20170616):

  • Revisions for Kali:
    Modifications made to support OpenVAS functionality.

Content Version genit 1.16 - November 22, 2016

New Lab Design
  • CSSIA Windows 10 Administration
    Initial Release, Beta.

New Pod Design
  • CSSIA Windows 10 Administation
    Initial Release, Beta.

November 17, 2016 (New OVAs Only - Content Version genit 1.15 remains current)

VM Revisions

The NDG Ethical Hacking Pod requires new OVAs. The upgraded VMs list includes the following (Version: 3 Build: 2016103103):

  • Revisions for Kali:
    OpenVAS has been reconfigured to properly initialize along with new certificates set to expire in 20 years.

Content Version genit 1.15 - August 22, 2016

New Lab Design
  • NDG Forensics
    Initial Release.

New Pod Design
  • NDG Forensics
    Initial Release.

Content Version genit 1.14 - July 14, 2016

Updated Lab Design
  • NDG General IT Pod Reservation (no labs)
    Updated to reflect new pod.

New Pod Design
  • NDG 3 Client / 2 Server Pod v2
    Initial Release.

Updated Pod Design
  • NDG 3 Client / 2 Server Pod
    Marked as deprecated.

May 20, 2016 (New OVAs Only - Content Version genit 1.13 remains current)

VM Revisions

The NISGTC Security+ Pod requires new OVAs. The upgraded VMs list includes the following (Version: 2 Build: 20160506):

  • Revisions for Kali:
    OpenVAS self-signed certification has been updated to expire in 10 years. The hashcat application tool has been updated so it no longer requires to be updated in the future.

Content Version genit 1.13 - March 24, 2016 (updated from pilot release to general release)

Updated Lab Design
  • NDG Ethical Hacking
    Lab revisions noted in details below.

Updated Pod Designs
  • NDG Ethical Hacking
    The updated release of the NDG Ethical Hacking Pod design requires new OVAs. See VM revisions below.
  • NISGTC Linux+ Base
    The vswitch name created too many characters and errored. Pod design has been updated.

Installation and Upgrade Details for NDG Ethical Hacking
LAB REVISIONS
  • Revisions for Lab 1:
    Minor language adjustments.
  • Revisions for Lab 2:
    Minor language adjustments.
  • Revisions for Lab 3:
    WMAP scan was modified so that the scan will finish in a shorter period of time. Minor language adjustments were made as well.
  • Revisions for Lab 4:
    OWASP-ZAP scan was modified so that the scan will finish in a shorter period of time. Minor language adjustments were made as well.
  • Revisions for Lab 5:
    Hashcat updated.
  • Revisions for Lab 7:
    Minor language adjustments were made along with clearing the target list.
  • Revisions for Lab 8:
    Added screenshots.
  • Revisions for Lab 9:
    Objectives fixed, screenshots added.
  • Revisions for Lab 10:
    Minor language adjustments, screenshots added.
  • Revisions for Lab 11:
    Minor language adjustments.
  • Revisions for Lab 12:
    Minor language adjustments, screenshots added.
  • Revisions for Lab 13:
    Minor language adjustments, screenshots added.
  • Revisions for Lab 15:
    Syntax fixed.
  • Revisions for Lab 16:
    Credentials added.
  • Revisions for Lab 18:
    VNC list cleared, syntax fixed.
  • Revisions for Lab 19:
    Added helpful language.

VM REVISIONS

The final release of the NDG Ethical Hacking Pod design requires new OVAs. The upgraded VMs list includes the following (release:20160309v2):

  • Revisions for Kali:
    Profiles were modified to be used with various scanning tools. Any previous targets were cleared.
  • Revisions for OpenSUSE:
    VNC list cleared.

Content Version genit 1.13 - January 18, 2015 (Pilot Release - available upon request)

New Lab Design
  • NDG Ethical Hacking
    Pilot Release

New Pod Design
  • NDG Ethical Hacking
    Pilot Release

Content Version genit 1.12 - September 30, 2015

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC Python Security
    Initial Release

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC Python Security
    Initial Release

Updated Lab Designs
  • CNSS4011 Security Awareness
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Ethical Hacking
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Forensics
    Lab errata updates and new virtual machine - Windows 7
  • NISGTC Linux+ Install
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 1
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 2
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Security+
    Lab errata updates and new virtual machines with performance enhancements
  • NISGTC Network Security
    Lab errata updates
  • NISGTC Network+
    Lab errata updates

Content Version genit 1.11 - August 28, 2015

New Lab Designs
  • NISGTC Security+
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS GST 101
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS GST 102
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS GST 103
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS GST 104
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS GST 105
    Initial Release

New Pod Designs
  • NISGTC Security+
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC QGIS
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.10 - May 20, 2015

Updated Lab Designs
  • NISGTC A+ v2
    Update
  • NISGTC Network+
    Update
  • CNSS4011 Cybersecurity
    Update
  • NISGTC Linux+ Install
    Update
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 1
    Update
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 2
    Update

Content Version genit 1.9 - February 17, 2015

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC A+ v2
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC Network Security
    Initial Release

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC A+ v2
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC Network Security
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.8 - July 10, 2014

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC A+
    Initial Release

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC A+
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.7 - May 21, 2014

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC Forensics
    Initial Release

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC Forensics
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.6 - February 10, 2014

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC Network+
    Initial Release

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC Network+
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.5 - September 23, 2013

Updated Lab Designs
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 1
    Update to resolve PDFs.
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 2
    Update to resolve PDFs.
  • NISGTC Linux+ Install
    Update to resolve PDFs.

Content Version genit 1.4 - August 20, 2013

New Lab Designs
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 1
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC Linux+ Series 2
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC Linux+ Install
    Initial Release

New Pod Designs
  • NISGTC Linux+ Base
    Initial Release
  • NISGTC Linux+ Install
    Initial Release

Content Version genit 1.3 - August 14, 2013

Updated Lab Design
  • CompTIA Security+® - v2
    Updated lab design topology. The pod design topology used numbers instead of names for the virtual machines and did not correspond to the documentation.

Content Version genit 1.2 - August 6, 2013

New and Updated Lab Designs
  • CompTIA Security+® - v2
    Initial release
  • CompTIA Security+® - v1
    Update (name change)

Content Version genit 1.1 - August 5, 2013

New Lab Design
  • NISGTC Ethical Hacking
    initial release (pilot)

New Pod Design
  • NISGTC Ethical Hacking
    initial release (pilot)

Content Version genit 1.0 - August 22, 2012

New Lab Design
  • CompTIA Security+®
    Initial release (pilot)

New Pod Design
  • MSEC Pod
    Multi-purpose Security Pod (MSEC) design now available

February 20th, 2012

  • CNSS 4011 Pod Install guide posted.

August 2011

  • CNSS 4011 lab designs created.