| Developer | Offensive Security |
|---|---|
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Working state | Active |
| Initial release | 13 March 2013 [1] |
| Latest release | 2018.1[2] / February 6, 2018 |
| Update method | APT (several front-ends available) |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Platforms | x86, x86-64, armel, armhf |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel (Linux) |
| Default user interface | GNOME 3 |
| License | Various |
| Official website | www |
What is KALI LINUX
Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security Ltd. Mati Aharoni, Devon Kearns and Raphaël Hertzog are the core developers.
1.Development
Kali Linux has over 600[3] preinstalled penetration-testing programs,
including Armitage (a graphical cyber attack management tool), Nmap
(a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper
password cracker, Aircrack-ng (a software suite for penetration-testing
wireless LANs), Burp suite and OWASP ZAP web application security
scanners.[4][5] Kali Linux can run natively when installed on a
computer's hard disk, can be booted from a live CD or live USB, or it
can run within a virtual machine. It is a supported platform of the
Metasploit Project's Metasploit Framework, a tool for developing and
executing security exploits.[4]
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 onK noppix. The third core developer Raphaël Hertzog joined them as aD ebian expert.[6][7]
Kali Linux is based on Debian Testing. Most packages Kali uses are imported from the Debianre positories.[8]
Kali Linux is developed using a secure environment with only a small number of trusted people that are allowed to commit packages,
with each package being digitally signed by the developer. Kali also has a custom-built kernel that is patched for 802.11 wireless
injection. This was primarily added because the development team found they needed to do a lot of wireless assessments.
including Armitage (a graphical cyber attack management tool), Nmap
(a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper
password cracker, Aircrack-ng (a software suite for penetration-testing
wireless LANs), Burp suite and OWASP ZAP web application security
scanners.[4][5] Kali Linux can run natively when installed on a
computer's hard disk, can be booted from a live CD or live USB, or it
can run within a virtual machine. It is a supported platform of the
Metasploit Project's Metasploit Framework, a tool for developing and
executing security exploits.[4]
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 onK noppix. The third core developer Raphaël Hertzog joined them as aD ebian expert.[6][7]
Kali Linux is based on Debian Testing. Most packages Kali uses are imported from the Debianre positories.[8]
Kali Linux is developed using a secure environment with only a small number of trusted people that are allowed to commit packages,
with each package being digitally signed by the developer. Kali also has a custom-built kernel that is patched for 802.11 wireless
injection. This was primarily added because the development team found they needed to do a lot of wireless assessments.
2.Requirements.
1. Kali Linux requires a minimum of 20GB hard disk space for installation[9.]
2. A minimum of 1GB RAM for i386 and AMD64 architectures.
3. A bootable CD-DVD drive or a USB stick.
2. A minimum of 1GB RAM for i386 and AMD64 architectures.
3. A bootable CD-DVD drive or a USB stick.
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