Installing Kali Linux
Your attack box.
What Is Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based distribution maintained by Offensive Security, purpose-built for penetration testing and security research.
It ships with hundreds of pre-installed tools - Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark, and more - so you do not have to assemble a toolkit by hand.
Download Options
Kali offers several images on kali.org:
- Installer ISO - full install to a VM or disk.
- Pre-built VirtualBox/VMware appliance - fastest for a lab.
- Live ISO - boot without installing.
For a hacking lab, the pre-built VM appliance is the easiest path.
All lessons in this course
- Virtualization Basics
- Installing Kali Linux
- Vulnerable VMs
- Lab Networking