Top 10 Linux Distro for Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing. If you are pursuing a careers in infosec or working professionally in cyber security, surely you must have a good Linux distro that works best for you. The list below highlights some of the top Linux distros for ethical hacking and pen testing : Kali Linux – Download Kali Linux Parrot Security OS – Download Parrot Security OS BackBox – Download BackBox Linux Samurai Web Testing Framework – Download Samurai Web Testing Framework Pentoo Linux – Download Pentoo Linux DEFT Linux – Download DEFT Linux Caine – Download Caine Network Security Toolkit (NST) – Download Network Security Toolkit BlackArch Linux – Download BlackArch Linux Bugtraq – Download Bugtraq
To learn more about ethical hacking and cybersecurity best practices, check out the resources provided by the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).