Linux Distributions for Penetration Testing and Security

Security distributions pre-load an enormous toolbox. They are built for auditing and training — use them responsibly and legally.

7 distributions suited to security

• Kali Linux — Debian family, systemd, apt
• Qubes OS — Independent family, systemd, dnf
• Parrot Security OS — Debian family, systemd, apt
• BlackArch Linux — Arch family, systemd, pacman
• CAINE — Debian family, systemd, apt
• Linux Kodachi — Debian family, systemd, apt
• Astra Linux — Debian family, systemd, apt

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