An Introduction to Cybersecurity

If you’re reading this book, there’s a great chance you’re already familiar with cybersecurity. You might even already have some experience with Linux or even the Kali variant of the Linux operating system (OS). It’s a popular tool used by offensive security people who are typically referred to as red teamers. Offensive security is when users simulate attacks to discover potential vulnerabilities within an organization’s technology. However, where there’s offense, there most assuredly is defense. In the world of computers and technology, people working on defensive security teams are typically referred to as blue teamers. If you’re familiar with the color wheel, then you know that when red is combined with blue, you get purple. Take the utilities of both offense and defense, bundle them as a software application suite added to a popular Linux OS, and there you have it. Welcome to Kali Purple!

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