What is Kali Linux ?

The name Kali Linux originates from Sanatan dharma, which means death, time, black, and Lord
of Death: Shiva. Also, the OS was written right from the ground up. Kali Linux is the OS
dedicated to ethical hacking and fiddling with networking utilities. The best part of the one-of-a-
kind OS is that it is completely free for life

Often regarded as Hacker Paradise, Kali Linux is a strategically curated OS that offers
unparalleled power to network analysts and penetration testers. Kali Linux comes with a cutting-
edge plethora of tools that are default in the OS. The tools make Kali Linux a swiss-knife for
ethical hackers across the world.

Kali Linux came into being back in 2013, and it was a brainchild of Offensive Security which
primarily focuses on training and certification based on cybersecurity. Offensive Security made
use of the existing security module in Backtrack Linux, which was further redeveloped into Kali
Linux, relying entirely on the Debian variant.
Ethical hacking involves an authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer
system, application, or data. Carrying out an ethical hack involves duplicating strategies and
actions of malicious attackers
What is an example of ethical hacking?
Penetration testing is an ethical hacking example that entails breaking into application
systems, APIs, front-end/back-end servers, operating systems, and other systems.
Penetration testing is one of the best-known white hat hacking examples, which
involves attempts to break into the system.

Ethical hacking involves an authorized attempt to gain unauthorized access to

a computer system, application, or data. Carrying out an ethical hack involves
duplicating strategies and actions of malicious attackers. This practice helps
to identify security vulnerabilities which can then be resolved before a
malicious attacker has the opportunity to exploit the

What is an ethical hacker?

Also known as “white hats,” ethical hackers are security experts that perform these security
assessments. The proactive work they do helps to improve an organization’s security posture.
With prior approval from the organization or owner of the IT asset, the mission of ethical
hacking is opposite from malicious hacking. 

Hacking experts follow four key protocol concepts:

What are the key concepts of ethical hacking?

Hacking experts follow four key protocol concepts:

1. Stay legal. Obtain proper approval before accessing and performing a security
assessment.
2. Define the scope. Determine the scope of the assessment so that the ethical hacker’s
work remains legal and within the organization’s approved boundaries.
3. Report vulnerabilities. Notify the organization of all vulnerabilities discovered during
the assessment. Provide remediation advice for resolving these vulnerabilities.
4. Respect data sensitivity. Depending on the data sensitivity, ethical hackers may have to
agree to a non-disclosure agreement, in addition to other terms and conditions required by
the assessed organization
How are ethical hackers different than malicious hackers?

Ethical hackers use their knowledge to secure and improve the technology of organizations. They
provide an essential service to these organizations by looking for vulnerabilities that can lead to a
security breach.

An ethical hacker reports the identified vulnerabilities to the organization. Additionally, they
provide remediation advice. In many cases, with the organization’s consent, the ethical hacker
performs a re-test to ensure the vulnerabilities are fully resolved. 

Malicious hackers intend to gain unauthorized access to a resource (the more sensitive the better)
for financial gain or personal recognition. Some malicious hackers deface websites or crash
backend servers for fun, reputation damage, or to cause financial loss. The methods used and
vulnerabilities found remain unreported. They aren’t concerned with improving the organizations
security posture.  

Three Ubuntu editions are Core Edition, Server Edition, and Desktop Edition.

It is designed for network servers, smartphones, and computers. The system is integrated by a
UK-based enterprise which is known as Canonical Ltd. Every principle used for developing the
Ubuntu software is based on open-source software development principles.

Fedora Operating System

Fedora operating system is an open-source operating system that is based on the Linux
OS kernel architecture. A group of developers was developed the Fedora operating
system under the Fedora Project. It is sponsored by Red Hat. It is designed as a secure
operating system for the general-purpose. Fedora operating system offers a suite of
virus protection, system tools, office productivity services, media playback, and other
desktop application.

According to the Fedora Project, it is always free to use, modify, and distribute. Fedora
OS is integrated with applications and packaged software. This operating system
enhances the abilities of the software. It offers the same consistency, procedures, and
functionality as a traditional OS. Fedora operating system is the second most commonly
used distribution of Linux after Ubuntu.

There are over 100 distributions based on the Fedora operating system, including the
XO operating system of Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

o Fedora OS offers many architectures.

o Fedora OS is a very reliable and stable operating system.
o It provides unique security features.
o Fedora OS provides a very powerful firewall.
o Fedora OS is very easy to use.
o It supports a large community.
o Fedora OS is actively developed.
o Fedora OS is an open-source OS.
o The interface of Fedora OS is very attractive.
o This operating system offers live mode tools.
o This operating system enhances internet speed