what is kali linux

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing. It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security. Kali Linux is specifically tailored to the needs of cybersecurity experts and hobbyists. It is a multi-platform solution, accessible and freely available to information security professionals and hobbyists. Kali Linux comes with more than 600 penetration testing tools pre-installed. It is available on a wide range of ARM devices and has ARM repositories integrated with the mainline distribution so tools for ARM are updated in conjunction with the rest of the distribution. Kali Linux is heavily integrated with live-build, allowing endless flexibility in customizing and tailoring every aspect of your Kali Linux ISO images. Kali Linux is mainly used to initiate advanced-level Security Auditing and Penetration Testing.