Kali Linux is a custom Linux distribution that groups widely used digital-forensics and hacking tools. The same automated tools can help a white-hat tester scan a client system for vulnerable access points during an audit, or help an attacker find weaknesses to exploit. Its security value depends on authorized, defensive use and on understanding that attackers can use the same readily available tooling. section 1.1
Use Kali Linux in a security assessment to:
- Scan authorized systems for vulnerable access points as part of penetration testing. section 1.1
- Investigate how publicly known vulnerabilities and proof-of-concept exploits may affect software before attackers exploit them. section 1.1
- Treat discovered weaknesses as inputs to patching and security improvement rather than opportunities for unauthorized access. section 1.1
