root@css:~$ pacman -Ss security-distros
Open source operating systems built for security research and learning. Each takes a different philosophy — explore them to find what fits your journey.
Debian-based penetration testing platform
Maintained by Offensive Security, Kali ships with hundreds of pre-installed tools for penetration testing, digital forensics, and security research. A popular starting point for learners.
Minimal, rolling-release foundation
A lightweight, do-it-yourself distribution that teaches you how Linux truly works. The Arch Wiki is one of the best Linux learning resources available anywhere.
Arch-based security research distribution
An Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution with a massive repository of 2800+ security tools. Compatible with existing Arch installs as an add-on repository.
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