Linux is often talked about when it comes to security. With this OS, you can choose from a multitude of distributions (distros) to lock down your computer or device, but that’s just for starters. Many Linux distros come with tools to help youperform penetration tests and security audits.

The following article lists just a few Linux distros for security testing. Many are based on Debian or Ubuntu with some added built-in custom tools.

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