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Hacker Research Laboratory

This cloud-based, networked and isolated lab houses various networking devices such as servers, firewalls, intrusion prevention/detection systems, and routers. Students use the lab to gain a good understanding of many security concepts, including:

  • data centre security
  • information technology (IT) forensics
  • malware analysis
  • penetration testing
  • secure communication

In this facility, students gain hands-on training in IT security from two perspectives: an IT security officer and a criminally motivated hacker.

Research topics

  • Cybersecurity and Network Security Laboratory
  • Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Lab
  • IT Forensics and Malware Analysis Laboratory
  • Data Centre Security and Infrastructure Protection
  • Secure Communication and Cybersecurity Research
  • Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems Training
  • Hands-On Cybersecurity and Ethical Hacking Education
  • Network Security and Cyber Defence Training
  • Information Technology Security Training Lab
  • Cybersecurity Operations and Digital Forensics Lab

How you can reach us

Location: Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIR), Room 4150
Contact: fbitlabs@ontariotechu.ca