The Industry Standard
system. Kali Linux is a platform.
You can take any Linux and install pentesting
tools on it, but you have to set the tools up
manually and configure them. Kali is
optimized to reduce the amount of work, so a
professional can just sit down and go.
A version of Kali is always close to you, no
matter where you need it. Mobile devices,
Docker, ARM, Amazon Web Services, Windows
Subsystem for Linux, Virtual Machine, bare
metal, and others are all available.
With the use of metapackages, optimized for
the specific tasks of a security professional,
and a highly accessible and well documented
ISO customization process, it's always easy to
generate an optimized version of Kali for your
specific needs.
Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a
novice, our documentation will have all the
information you will need to know about Kali
Linux. Multiple tips and “recipes” are available,
to help ease doubts or address any issues. All
documentation is open, so you can easily
contribute.
Kali Linux, with its BackTrack lineage, has a
vibrant and active community. There are active
Kali forums, IRC Channel, Kali Tools listings, an
open bug tracker system, and even community provided tool suggestions.
