I Built a Real SOC Cyber Range Using Active Directory + Microsoft Sentinel

Most SOC training is theory-heavy. I wanted real detection signals and real investigation workflow — so I built my own SOC cyber range lab.

Anthony Okeke

~1 min read · February 16, 2026 (Updated: February 16, 2026) · Free: Yes

The environment includes: – Active Directory domain – Attack simulation – Log collection – Microsoft Sentinel detection queries

I documented the full architecture and recorded the complete attack and detection walkthrough.

This lab is designed for SOC beginners and blue team learners who want hands-on experience.