Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It contains over 600 pre-installed penetration testing programs and is completely customizable with multilingual support. Kali Linux is focused on tools for network security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments through programs like Nmap, Aircrack-ng, Nessus, and THC Hydra. The distribution is optimized for penetration testing and digital forensics and aims to provide industry standard tools for assessing network security.

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K A L I L I N U X

2. Introduction
• Kali Linux is a Debian-derived
Linux distribution designed for
digital forensics and penetration testing.
• It was developed by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns
of Offensive Security through the rewrite of
BackTrack, their previous information security testing
Linux distribution based on Knoppix, originally
it was designed with a focus on kernel auditing, from
which it got its name Kernel Auditing LInux.

3. Features of Kali Linux
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Kali linux has over 600 pre-installed penetration testing
programs.
It is completely customizable.
Has multilingual support.
Kali Linux is a completely free software.
Kali supports over a dozen different ARM devices and
common hardware such as Raspberry Pi, Android,
Beaglebone, and more.

4. Penetration Tools in Kali Linux
Suite of tools to access
network security.
Aircrack-ng
Free and open software
utility for network discovery
and security auditing.
Nmap
Used to brute force crack a
remote authentication
service
THC Hydra
Nessus is a remote scanning
tool that you can use to
check computers for
security vulnerabilities.
Nessus

5. Architecture

6. Difference between Kali Linux and Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a general desktop and
server distribution.
Its features and characteristics make
it suitable for general computer use.
Suitable for general computer use.
Slower than kali on some platforms.
Kali linux is a specialized
distribution.
Less user friendly when compared to
Ubuntu.
Primarily designed for Penetration
Testing and Digital Forensics.
Has nominal speed.

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