Kali Linux
kali.orgThe most advanced Penetration Testing Distribution
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About
Kali Linux is a specialized Linux distribution designed for penetration testing, ethical hacking, and network security assessments. It comes pre-configured with a vast array of security tools, removing the need for manual setup, and is available across multiple platforms including mobile, cloud, containers, ARM devices, and Windows Subsystem for Linux. The project also offers extensive documentation, an active community, and regular releases with new tools and improvements.
Problem
Security professionals need a ready-to-use, optimized platform with all necessary penetration testing tools pre-configured across multiple environments.
For
Security professionals, penetration testers, and ethical hackers
How it works
Kali Linux provides a pre-built Linux distribution with hundreds of security tools organized via metapackages, available as installer images, virtual machines, containers, mobile apps, and cloud instances.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched
Company
Offensive Security