Kali Linux, an operating system designed for penetration testing, was first released in March 2013. Armed with defensive security tools, it allows users to discover vulnerabilities within Wi-Fi, websites, networks, and more. Tools like Nmap, Wireshark, and Burp Suite are some of the tools used to conduct penetration tests. Many cybersecurity analysts worldwide use the OS to protect or assess nodes globally.
Kali is mainly controlled through a terminal, giving users a coding experience. Learning short commands like “sudo su” takes you to the root terminal for maximum control, and commands like “nmap” activate a broad scan on selected IP addresses.
Installing Kali is straightforward. First, install a virtual machine, such as VMware Workstation or Oracle VirtualBox. Next, download Kali Linux and open the file in your virtual machine. Lastly, set your preferred adjustments for your system, such as the amount of memory used, etc.
Mastering Kali Linux can lead individuals to careers in cybersecurity or penetration testing businesses. The choice is yours!
“nmap” is a great tool!!! Nmap can build a list of all the software and service assets on a network and create a “map” of a network with details that include IP addresses, ports, software or service versions, operating systems, and MAC addresses. This is a very useful tool in the industry.