EPSILON2 VIRTUAL INFORMATION SECURITY TESTING SYSTEM MARK II

Epsilon2 is a remodeling of the old Epsilon system. It utilizes virtualization technology in simulating physical networks resulting to effectively reducing resource consumption. The simulated networks are used for introducing Information Security concepts and practices to students and professionals alike. Improvements over the original system include: the simulation of more complex network topologies such as those that use DMZs to enable realistic threat simulations that conform to today’s trends; the centralization of storage and system management which enables easier administration; utilization of a web application to conduct administrative tasks remotely; as well as utilization of the BitTorrent protocol for faster file serving over the network.