What is Kali Linux?

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution that comes with a plethora of pre-installed tools to help with information security tasks like ethical hacking.

Kali Linux was developed by a renowned information security company called Offensive Security.

Key Features

1. Over 600 penetration testing tools preinstalled

Kali Linux comes packed with more than 600 useful tools like Wireshark, Crunch, Nmap, and Aircrack-ng.

2. Multi-language support

Kali Linux tools include multi-lingual support to enable its users to operate in their native language.

3. Developed in a secure environment

Only a limited number of trusted individuals can interact with the Kali Linux code repositories.

4. Adherence to the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS)

Kali Linux adheres to FHS in order to locate libraries, support files, etc. with ease.

5. Free of cost

Kali Linux is free to use, and its developers promise that it will remain so.