I think every individual in the security industry should experiment and play around different Linux distros before settling for one.
Confused what to choose?
Here's a list of my favourite security centric distros.
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Confused what to choose?
Here's a list of my favourite security centric distros.
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#linux #infosec #bugbounty #cybersecurity
1. Qubes OS - Compartmentalize data
This Fedora-based Linux distro enhances security through compartmentalization.
This is accomplished by executing all running programmes in an isolated virtual environment and then erasing all of their data when the programme is closed.
This Fedora-based Linux distro enhances security through compartmentalization.
This is accomplished by executing all running programmes in an isolated virtual environment and then erasing all of their data when the programme is closed.
2. TAILS:
Tails is a Debian-based security distribution that aims to safeguard users' online identities and keep them anonymous. It has the ability to compel all incoming and outgoing traffic through the Tor network while barring any traceable connections.
Tails is a Debian-based security distribution that aims to safeguard users' online identities and keep them anonymous. It has the ability to compel all incoming and outgoing traffic through the Tor network while barring any traceable connections.
3. BlackArch Linux
BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based lightweight distribution aimed at penetration testers, security specialists, and security researchers. It has a plethora of cybersecurity tools (over 2000) that can be installed individually or in groups.
BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based lightweight distribution aimed at penetration testers, security specialists, and security researchers. It has a plethora of cybersecurity tools (over 2000) that can be installed individually or in groups.
4. Kali Linux
Kali Linux (previously BackTrack) is a free sophisticated Debian-based penetration testing Linux distribution meant for security professionals, ethical hacking, network security audits, and digital forensics.
Kali Linux (previously BackTrack) is a free sophisticated Debian-based penetration testing Linux distribution meant for security professionals, ethical hacking, network security audits, and digital forensics.
5. JonDo/Tor-Secure-Live-DVD
JonDo Live-DVD is a commercial anonymity solution that works similarly to Tor in that it routes its packets through specified "mixed servers" - JonDonym - (nodes in the case of Tor), having them re-encrypted each time.
JonDo Live-DVD is a commercial anonymity solution that works similarly to Tor in that it routes its packets through specified "mixed servers" - JonDonym - (nodes in the case of Tor), having them re-encrypted each time.
[Bonus]
Parrot Security OS is another Debian-based distribution aimed at penetration testing, ethical hacking, and maintaining online anonymity.
Parrot Security OS is another Debian-based distribution aimed at penetration testing, ethical hacking, and maintaining online anonymity.
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