Setting up Kali Linux
Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution that is tailored toward penetration testers and security researchers. It is preconfigured and prepackaged with over 300 tools that can be used for penetration tests, security audits, and forensics. It is arguably the de facto standard for all industry professionals, as it offers a solid base to work from, various deployment and installation options, and an excellent software repository.
Kali Linux can be downloaded from the official Kali website (https://kali.org) and can be installed and configured in a plethora of ways. You can directly install it from an ISO or use a pre-configured OVA file for a preinstalled solution. In our case, as with the Windows 7 virtual machine, we will be using the OVA file, as it saves time and is much more convenient.
To begin, take the following steps:
- To download the Kali Linux virtual appliance, navigate to the following link and download the 32-bit or 64-bit Kali Linux...
