Installation of a Resettable Cyber Range Environment using Proxmox and the GHOST Framework

Cybersecurity research and training increasingly depend on realistic and reproducible test environments. Virtualized cyber ranges provide a safe and flexible way to simulate infrastructure, replay background activity, inject attacks, and evaluate detection systems.

This internship focuses on deploying a modular, resettable cyber range using Proxmox VE, enhanced with the GHOST Framework for background traffic generation and a monitoring stack (Suricata, Zeek, and ELK or Graylog). The range will replicate departmental segmentation via virtual networks and support future cyber exercises and dataset creation.

🎯 Objectives

The intern will:

• Install and configure Proxmox VE with VLAN-aware virtual networking.
• Build reusable VM templates for key infrastructure roles (AD, Mail, Workstations, Attacker, Monitoring).
• Deploy the GHOST Framework to generate scheduled background traffic.
• Set up a monitoring infrastructure using Suricata, Zeek, and ELK or Graylog.
• Create a structured GitLab repository documenting setup and configuration.

📦 Outcomes and Deliverables

By the end of the internship, the following will be completed:

• A fully working, resettable Proxmox cyber range
• Segmented virtual network, replicating enterprise departments
• GHOST-driven background traffic simulation
• Configured monitoring tools and central dashboard
• A comprehensive GitLab repository containing:
  • Step-by-step deployment instructions
  • Initial automation scripts (optional)
  • Network and system diagrams
• A network architecture diagram to visualize the setup
• A blog post draft for CYLAB presenting the environment and its future uses

👤 Candidate Profile

• Background in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or network engineering
• Proficient with Linux administration and virtualization concepts
• Familiarity with network protocols, IDS tools, and basic scripting
• Motivation to contribute to reusable, research-grade cyber environments

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