About Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. Digital forensics involves examining digital systems and data as part of an investigation, while penetration testing is an authorized assessment of a system’s defenses. The distribution provides a specialized operating-system environment for these technical fields. Its Linux base provides the operating-system environment in which such work is carried out. It is intended for technical users conducting digital-forensics or authorized security-assessment work. It is intended for technical users working in those fields. Forensics examines digital evidence, while penetration testing assesses system defenses under authorization. It is conducted with permission from the system owners.
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