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🎉 poc-network-isolation - Simple Setup for Secure Node.js Apps

🚀 Getting Started

This guide will help you download and run the poc-network-isolation application. This project demonstrates how to keep Node.js applications secure by isolating their networks using Docker and nginx. Follow these steps to get started.

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🛠️ Requirements

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following installed on your machine:

Docker: A platform for developing and running applications in containers.
Docker Compose: A tool to manage multi-container Docker applications.

You can find installation instructions for Docker here and for Docker Compose here.

🔍 Overview

The poc-network-isolation project helps you see how network isolation works for Node.js applications. By using Docker’s internal networks and nginx, it demonstrates secure ways to manage network traffic in web applications.

Topics Covered

Container Security
Cybersecurity
Network Isolation
Using Nginx as an Egress Proxy
Defense in Depth Strategies

💾 Download & Install

To install the application, visit this page to download the latest release: Download Releases.

Installation Steps

Visit the Releases Page: Click here to go to the Releases page.
Choose Your Version: Look for the version you want. The latest version is recommended for the best features and fixes.
Download the Package: Click on the appropriate file for your operating system.
Extract Files: Once the download is complete, extract the files to a desired location on your computer.

🚀 Running the Application

Steps to Run

Open Terminal or Command Prompt: Depending on your operating system, open the Terminal (Mac/Linux) or Command Prompt (Windows).
Navigate to the Folder: Use the cd command to go to the folder where you extracted the files.
```
cd path/to/extracted/folder
```
Start Docker Compose: Run the following command to start the application:
```
docker-compose up
```
This command will download the required Docker images and start the application.

Accessing the Application

Once Docker has finished setting up, open your web browser and go to:

http://localhost:8080

This URL will lead you to the main dashboard of the application.

📜 Features

Network Isolation: Keeps different parts of your application secure from each other.
Egress Proxy with Nginx: Manages outgoing traffic securely.
Easy Setup: With Docker and Docker Compose, you can get running quickly.
Educational Insights: Learn about cybersecurity concepts as you use the app.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, here are some common troubleshooting steps:

Docker Not Running: Ensure Docker is up and running on your machine.
Port Conflicts: Make sure no other service is using port 8080.
Permissions Issues: Run your terminal or command prompt as an administrator.

📚 Additional Resources

For more information on how to use Docker and Docker Compose, refer to the official documentation:

🌟 Contributing

If you’d like to contribute to this project, please fork the repository and submit a pull request. All contributions are welcome.

📞 Support

If you have questions or need help, please open an issue in the GitHub repository.

Download Releases again for easy access.

Thank you for using poc-network-isolation!