Kali Linux

Hacc The Hub : Open Source Self-Hosted Cyber Security Learning Platform

Hacc The Hub is an open source project that provides cyber security

The Hacc The Hub system consists of 3 main parts:

  • Docker: containing all of the boxes creating the environment in which we’ll be learning on.
  • The backend: controlling Docker and responsible for starting/destroying individual box in the system and managing the networking that joins them into a unified system.
  • The frontend: GUI for the user to interact with the system via their web browser.

Built With

  • Flask-RESTX
  • Next.js

Getting Started

To get HaccTheHub up and running, you would need to setup the followings

Prerequisites

  • Docker (refer to Docker’s Documentation for setup)
  • Python 3 (Download) or just install python3 from your package manager.
  • Node.js 16 (Download) or use your package manager

Installation

  • Clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/J4FSec/HaccTheHub.git

  • Install dependencies for the backend

cd HaccTheHub/backend
python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt

  • And dependencies for the frontend

cd ../client
npm install

Usage

  • Start up Docker
  • Start the backend

cd ../backend
python3 main.py

And the frontend

cd ../client
npm start

The WebUI should now be accessible via http://localhost:8080.

R K

Recent Posts

How to Use the Linux find Command to Locate Files Like a Pro

Managing files efficiently is a core skill for anyone working in Linux, whether you're a…

2 days ago

How to Check Open Ports in Linux Using netstat, ss, and lsof

Open ports act as communication endpoints between your Linux system and the outside world. Every…

2 days ago

Best Endpoint Monitoring Tools for 2026

Introduction In today’s cyber threat landscape, protecting endpoints such as computers, smartphones, and tablets from…

4 days ago

Best 9 Incident Response Automation Tools

Introduction In today's fast-paced cybersecurity landscape, incident response is critical to protecting businesses from cyberattacks.…

4 days ago

How AI Puts Data Security at Risk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing how industries operate, automating processes, and driving new innovations. However,…

2 months ago

The Evolution of Cloud Technology: Where We Started and Where We’re Headed

Image credit:pexels.com If you think back to the early days of personal computing, you probably…

3 months ago