Where a Force of One becomes a Force of Many
Where a Force of One becomes a Force of Many
The Technology available within FORCE LABS helps test and build the latest hardware and software, networks (including wired, wireless, mesh, microwave, LTE, and satellite), perform security testing on diverse Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) devices, and build and engineer new solutions.
FORCE LABS primary mandate is cyber defense technology development. Our Cyber Security suite of tools and capabilities is augmented by our unique and battle tested sources and methods.
FORCE LABS includes the latest and full suite of Hak5 offensive security tools. This includes the Enterprise Pineapple, Pineapple, Pineapple Tactical, Wifi Coconut, and field kits and accessories; Payload Studio Pro and Cloud C2 - Command and Control; O.MG cables, Bash Bunny, Shark Jack, Screen Crab, Plunder Bug, LAN Turtle, Rubber Ducky, Packet Squirrel Mark II, Key Croc, and various accessories and field kits. FORCE LABS has an open requisition for more wifi coconuts.
FORCE LABS includes multiple Storm computing platforms with unique software payloads included.
The DroneWarz program produced a platform for drone and robotics hacking. This Payloadz platform runs on a raspberry pi and includes a Software Defined Radio (SDR) and specialized testing and exploit kits that are built for purpose.
Our security researchers can test or develop a testing approach for any platform. See our testing page for more details.
FORCE LABS has developed partnerships with several cyber defense product manufacturers to better understand enterprise class cyber security tools and technology capabilities.
FORCE LABS offers both corporate training and awareness and training for cyber security professionals. See our Training page for more details.
Micr0wav3 is a FORCE LABS exclusive mobile pentesting kit designed to scan and test microwave communications. This specialized security testing capability will look at open and encrypted microwave wireless signals and stations for weaknesses and security control testing.
FORCE LABS Penetration testing uses the CYBER DEFENSE CENTER attack5 platform and the exploit5 StealthStrike, RapidStrikes, and CloudStrike services.
FORCE LABS has some unique cloud testing capabilities leveraging a few strategic partners. This unique service is part of our CloudStrike services.
FORCE LABS has several servers, deployable raspberry pis, and laptops with enterprise class and military grade vulnerability testing software and capabilities. Nessus, Greenbone, OWASP Zap, Burp Suite, NMAP, Metasploit, Nikto, Probely, AirCrack and Wireshark just to name a few. We also run the full Kali Linux suite.
FORCE LABS focuses on general and physical security as an aspect of cyber defense. Our general security challenges, training, member interest groups, and local mentors and partners allow you the opportunity to progress your skill in several related fields of study.
FORCE LABS includes practical lock picking challenges, training, and tools. Mentors provide instruction and member interest groups work on skill development.
FORCE LABS offers social engineering challenges, training, and mentorship for those wishing to hone their skills in this offensive security testing field.
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) mentors provide unique training and challenges for this looking to hone their skills in this growing field. The lab also offers investigative resources.
FORCE LABS offers specialized training, and challenges for physical breach testing. Force Labs offers specialized training to better develop this offensive security skillset.
FORCE LABS offers readiness training, drills, and unique resources for cyber war or apocalypse preparation. This member interest group is fun and engaging.
FORCE LABS offers opportunities with partners to improve your ability to defend yourself and others in the conduct of your work and growth in cyber defense.
FORCE LABS offers RFID, badge, and credentialing specialized training and member interest groups. Carder rings beware.
FORCE LABS has several camera and alarm systems to get started with. Experiment with advanced camera technology and capabilities with this member interest group.
FORCE LABS specializes in computer hacking forensic investigations and capabilities. From acquisition to presentation, our forensics lab is being developed to provide members with access to advanced forensic capabilities.
FORCE LABS offers a chain of custody certification process to members and multi-TB fault tolerant digital and physical evidence vault.
FORCE LABS offers most Tableau (by Guidance Software) adapters, write blockers, and readers in our forensic toolkits to acquire images and begin investigations.
FORCE LABS offers Access Data FTK, Guidance EnCase, and other specially forensics tools for digital evidence acquisition and processing of images.
FORCE LABS has an open requisition for mobile forensics and investigations based on sponsorship. This requisition is for the hardware and software to perform mobile investigation. FORCE LABS has an open requisition for Passware, Detego Global MD-Live, and Oxygen Forensics Forensic Extractor .
FORCE LABS offers limited network forensic resources, only methodologies and surveillance and collection tools.
This laptop is available to members, under supervision, for field digital imaging collection and acquisition. A FORCE LABS has an open requisition for a upgrade.
FORCE LABS has an open requisition for a FRED Workstation for lab forensic acquisition and analysis and case management.
FORCE LABS is expanding into this field of forensics to support current incubation initiatives. FORCE LABS currently uses OSINT techniques and resources to perform these types of investigations.
FORCE LABS believes in harnessing technology for maximum output while maintaining security in the process. However, we cannot protect what we don't understand. Therefore, Information Technology resources are offered by FORCE LABS to test you cyber defense wares or improve sources and methods of protection.
FORCE LABS offers multiple servers to members for dedicated projects or testing. These are on premises servers. Cloud servers are also available. FORCE LABS has an open requisition for a 16-20u rolling server cabinet to rack mount the 6 servers and network infrastructure currently available within FORCE LABS.
FORCE LABS currently has direct attached storage options only with servers. SAN and NAS are not available nor planned. FORCE LABS leverages cloud storage for non-vault storage solutions. Vault storage is available.
FORCE LABS runs Cisco and Palo Alto for most network infrastructure and defense. The lab offers routers, switches, firewalls, and other network infrastructure to build or test with. FORCE LABS has an open requisition for a new firewall.
FORCE LABS has accounts with Amazon, Microsoft, and Google for cloud and hybrid cloud resource deployments or testing.
FORCE LABS offers members iPads, laptops, or other end user computing platforms for projects or testing.
OT refers to both the hardware and software that makes up millions of programmable devices that are designed to interact with the physical environment or control industrial equipment. These systems are becoming more connected and security is a primary focus of the FORCE LABS mission.
OT Networks are protected by specialized security systems. FORCE LABS has been selected to build and test with these specialized systems.
FORCE LABS specializes in single board computer builds and testing. Build anything with several platforms to choose from and a hardware bench to get you started.
FORCE LABS has ruggedized fanless embedded systems for both fixed and mobile applications. Systems in the lab are available for industrial temps and can be applied to research or innovation project needs. Conduction cooled & cableless systems are also available from partners as project needs arise. FORCE LABS has a conduction cooled system to test with as well.
IoT platforms allow for OT flexibility in design and application. Expand OT technology needs using Raspberry Pis, Arduinos, and other open platforms.
Build and secure cabled or cableless remote access to OT systems of any type. Interface, command, and control systems using lab resources.
One of the unique services offered by FORCE LABS to the industry is OT testing. From BioMed to flow sensors, members can test various OT platforms using their wares or interfaced with our cloud lab testing partners.
A FORCE LABS affiliated team was the first to port Kali Linux onto a Raspberry Pi. FORCE LABS has a mentor to help port OS or develop custom drivers to assist with this as needed.
The FORCE LABS hardware bench offers several tools, resources, and testing equipment to help ensure a successful build.
The lab offers several soldering stations/irons including Hanko FX-951, Trak Power TK-950, and several other electric soldering irons. Accessories include ESD soldering pads, magnetic helping hands, bench fume absorbers, solder, rosin, and stands The lab has an open requisition for a Hakko FR811 Rework system.
The labs hardware bench is also outfitted with several testing resources for troubleshooting and precision crafting. Testing resource include commercial grad digital and analog multimeters (eg Innova 3320), Fluke testing accessories, a Siglent SDG 1032X waveform generator, breadboards, wiring, and several accessories. The lab has an open requisition for a Siglent SDS6054A Digital Storage Oscilloscope, a Siglent SDM3055 bench digital multimeter, and a Siglent SSA3075X-R Spectrum Analyzer.
The lab hardware bench includes a Siglent SPD3303X-E Programmable DC power supply, a Velleman DC Lab switching mode power supply, and multiple power strips, voltage regulators, and power accessories. The lab also has field deployable power stations using iesy DC/DC converters, Sunsaver MPPT solar controllers, MorningStar remote meters, victron energy blue power chargers, batter banks, 2 generators, solar panels, and remote USB power using expandable battery packs from Anker and Goal Zero Sherpa.
Beyond board, sensors, and servos - hardware maker resources for the bench include holders/stations, magnifying glasses/lights, cleaning/safety accessories, and everything else for electronic repair and builds. Maker resources include wiring, materials, and testing equipment. The goal is to be able to tackle most hardware needs from a single bench.
Software is a major part of the FORCE LABS resources portfolio but is not the lab's primary focus of testing. The lab is more focused on OT and hardware capabilities for testing but uses software to make it all go. This category of resources is more focused on the primary software that is used in the lab.
FORCE LABS offers a full stack live streaming, vlog/blog, audio video recording and collaboration room. This room is software enabled using SoundForge and Magix studio software among several other supporting packages.
FORCE LABS nearly offers a full stack forensics software capability to support cases and to develop forensics approaches and methodologies for OT systems. FORCE LABS primarily runs FTK and Nuix Neo for digital forensics. This is augmented with several specialized forensic tools for use case specific applications (eg Photo forensics).
3d modeling and modeling is an important creative capability within FORCE LABS. FORCE LABS has (6) operational 3D printers in the lab and partnerships with CNC operators, tabletop lathes, tabletop milling, CNC Plasma tables, Laser cutting, embroidery, etc. For modeling, FORCE LABS primarily uses Solid Works although other specialty software may be required.
FORCE LABS supports creative development with web development and image development to assist with innovation outcomes. FORCE LABS uses the entire Photoshop CS Suite and several other specially creative and graphical design products to meet design goals.
FORCE LABS focus is on cyber defense. Therefore, this catalog item represents 100s of packages of software for vulnerability scanning, testing, fuzzing, analytics, event coloration, offensive security, forensics, etc. Most software is open source but may are consumer/enterprise packages provided by OIEMs that support the mission of FORCE LABS and the CYBER DEFENSE CENTER.
FORCE LABS offers several training software packages that range from robotics programming to flight simulators. IDEs, CBTs, and simulators. FORCE LABS offers the entire suite of Amazon Web Service training and has unique partnerships with other software/ SaaS providers for simulations and challenges.
3D printing is a primary maker capability at FORCE LABS. FORCE LABS offers several 3D printing platforms and options for customization as needed.
FORCE LABS offers 6 total 3D printers in the lab made by Lulzbot, Ender, and Creality. Our printers remain in a ready to print status within the lab and are often running various jobs. Benches are outfitted with fire suppression and ventilation options for the operator's protection.
The lab attempts to keep qualified operators available for 3D modeling, printing, and designing.
The lab has 3D modeling software, printer operations software, and drivers installed to operate and mange printers deployed on dedicate laptops for printer operations.
The lab stocks more than 50 different filaments for 3D printer operations in various colors and filament types with properties that can adapt to the job. Primarily PLA filament is in stock. The lab also stocks the necessary cleaning, refining, and operational supplies to enable operators to print with little to no need to restock.
DroneWarz, the official drone and robotics hacking village at Defcon, has been merged with FORCE LABS by the Cyber Defense Center. FORCE LABS can now adapt these aerial and ground autonomous or automation technologies to most innovation projects where a robotic or flight needs arise.
FORCE LABS has DJI drones, racing drones, and custom drones build for purpose - like skyjacker, tiny whoops, and open build platforms. If the project requires or benefits offered by unmanned flight, FORCE LABS most likely has the need fulfilled with a drone (UAV).
FORCE LABS offers 7 different robotics platforms such as EV3, Sphero, ozobot, Cue, MakerBot, and several others. These platforms allow the project to be adapted with augmented capabilities using any of these programmable platforms.
FORCE LABS has several flight simulators using Real Flight and USB controller adapters for actual RF controllers. FORCE LABS also has a partnership with former DroneWarz sponsor, Drone Pilot School for free or discounted classes.
FORCE LABS has built custom robotics and drone games and offers these as training aids to explore the field of robotics. FORCE LABS also subscribes to program language IDE and training resources that members gain access to in the lab. FORCE LABS also offers mentorship to members as they grow and build in this limitless maker field.
This catalog item for FORCE LABS represents the 1000s of component options currently available in the lab to customize the drone or robotics build including batteries, chargers, wiring, cables, connectors, communications, human input, electronic components, micro-controllers, boards, relays, LEDs, lighting, actuators, motor controllers, voltage regulators, robot sensors, motors and servos, and much much more.
DroneWarz included maker labs for building drones. Therefore, FORCE LABS now offers ardrupilot, custom payloadz, and maker resources to build and customize flight systems and controllers. See the hardware section below for details.
FORCE LABS offers over 50 different radio controllers for robotics, drones, and other radio controlled operations. Channels vary from 16 to 4 on controllers in stock using multiple receiver output protocols.
FORCE LABS offers a full set of drone racing gates and has built and customized several other gates for various games and game prototypes. FORCE LABS also offers tables for programmable robotic challenges.
FORCE LABS has specializations and mission focus with radio and satellite communications. From mesh networks to microwave, wireless is in our spectrum. SATCOM, Microwave, Radio, and WiFi.
FORCE LABS offers several Hak5 WiFi pen testing platforms, software defined radio analyzers, and spectrum analyzers for enthusiasts and member interest groups.
FORCE LABS has a tactical backpack satellite, mobile satellite router, and SATCOM signal analyzer industrial computing platform that is available for specialized projects and testing.
FORCE LABS has adopted signal monitoring capabilities for approved field testing applications. These are available for specialized testing and project requirements.
Micr0wav3 is a FORCE LABS exclusive mobile pentesting kit designed to scan and test microwave communications. This specialized security testing capability will look at open and encrypted microwave wireless signals and stations for weaknesses and security control testing. Micr0wav3 allows the tester to get inserted into any receive chain to test a variety of scenarios with low to moderate complexity.
Ground Control is the FORCE LABS field deployable Wireless Assault and Analysis Station. This new capability is 60% complete and uses field deployable 15-25ft directional and omni-directional antennas, Hak5 Pineapple/s, and Kali platforms giving these technologies a 2-3 mile range.
The lab offers several field deployable antenna options using rolla tubes in various sizes and lengths, several directional and omni directional antennas, LTE boosters, and 1000s of feet of cabling.
The lab is building a mobile forensics capability and adopting a bench RF shielded enclosure with visual and hands-on RF isolated handling capabilities. The lab has an open requisition for a Ramsey STE3000F2 Forensics RF shielded test enclosure.
The lab currently offers resources for Mesh network including multiple Firetide hotports and dual radio outdoor mesh nodes.
FORCE LABS is a nonprofit organization so what the company does - is transparent. This requires a strategic investment in media services. FORCE LABS offers an interactive and recordable space sponsored by Mean Motion for mentor sessions, training, creative coaching, and collaboration.
FORCE LABS offers audio casts and live simulcast for live streaming video and audio from the collaboration space in the lab. All chairs are outfitted with a hot HyperX microphone and cameras, lighting, and sound mixers are available for media broadcast needs.
FORCE LABS offers Rhode, Sennheiser, and Sony shotgun condenser microphones with shock mounts, boom poles, fuzzy windscreens, wireless transmitters, and camera mounted digital wireless receivers. FORCE LABS also offers HyperX, Blue, and Blue Snowball microphones for recording ion the lab.
FORCE LABS offers Yamaha studio multi-channel mixers, MAGIX Soundforge software, audio monitors, audio amplifiers and preamps, and bass and guitar amplifiers.
FORCE LABS offers in lab and field videography with Sony High Definition XDCAM, 4 channel sound, simulcast, and areal video and photography using DJI Insipire and Mavik drones. FORCE LABS also offers go-pro cameras and mounts, Utopia 360 cameras, and pinhole/spy/fpv cameras from multiple manufacturers.
FORCE LABS has several lighting options for photography or videography purposes. Lighting options include LED and professional continuous, flash, bulbs and lights, reflectors, modifiers, focus umbrellas, filters, stands, backdrops, and rail systems for mounting.
FORCE LABS offers a professional Olympus OM-D digital camera with multiple lenses, slings, stands, and a case.
Our facility and studio offerings are growing. See our Donations page for open requisition donation requests.
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