TOP 5 Linux distributions: Whether you want to pursue a career in Information Systems Security , are already working as a security professional, or are simply interested in this particular field of knowledge, a decent Linux distribution that suits your purpose is essential.
There are countless Linux distributions for various purposes. Today, we'll look at the best ones for ethical hacking.
We present to you the 5 best security-focused Linux distributions. These Linux distributions provide various tools required for hacking, penetration testing , and similar tasks.
Kali is the most well-known Linux distro for ethical hacking and penetration testing. It was developed by Offensive Security.
Kali Linux is based on Debian. It comes with a large number of penetration testing tools from various security and forensics. It is worth noting that each tool in your collection will always be up to date.
BackBox is an Ubuntu-based distro developed for penetration testing and, more generally, assessment testing security. It is one of the best distributions in its field.
BackBox has its own software, providing the latest stable versions of various system & network analysis toolkits and the most well-known ethical hacking tools.
Parrot Security OS is relatively new to the game. The development of this distribution is due to Frozenbox Network. The target audience of Parrot Security OS is penetration testers who need a cloud friendly environment with online anonymity and an encrypted system.
Parrot Security OS is also based on Debian and uses MATE as its desktop environment.
BlackArch is a distribution built on top of Arch Linux. BlackArch has its own repository that contains thousands of tools organized into various groups. The list is growing over time.
If you are already an Arch user, you can set up the BlackArch toolset on top of it.
Bugtraq is a Linux distro with a huge range of penetration, forensic and laboratory tools.
Bugtraq is available with XFCE, GNOME and KDE desktop environments based on Ubuntu, Debian and OpenSUSE. It is also available in 11 different languages.
Bugtraq packs a huge arsenal of penetration testing tools, mobile forensics, malware testing along with tools specifically designed by the Bugtraq community.
