Best OS(Operating System) for Cyber Security Researcher

Mohd Mudassir Ansari
Mar 17, 2022
2 min read

Cyber Security Consists of technology,process and controls designed to protect system network,program,application and data from cyber attack or criminals.

Today I discuss about best operating system for cyber security and Following is a handpicked list of Top OS for Hacking with their popular features and download links.

1)-Ubuntu OS

Ubuntu OS is First linux distribution OS.This OS designed for only Cyber Security Researcher and u start career in cyber security so this OS best for u because its simple to use.This OS Can be Run On windows and Mac OS.

Download Ubuntu Desktop | Download | Ubuntu

2)-Kali Linux

Kali Linux is especially designed for Digital Forensic and Penetration Testing.It was the one of the best OS for cyber Security and Ethical Hacker and which has over 600 preinstalled Penetration Testing tool.

https://www.kali.org/

3)-Parrot OS

Parrot OS is made for Security researcher and Ethical Hacking.It was easy to use editor software development.This platform enables you to surf the web privately and securely. Hackers can use Parrot OS to perform vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, computer forensics, and more.

https://parrotlinux.org/

4)-BlackArch OS

Blackarch is free linux distribution OS.that contains a wide range of tools for automation, mobile, networking, etc. It is an open-source Operating System that is specially created for security researchers and penetration testers. You can install it individually or in a group.

https://blackarch.org/

5)-BackBox

BackBox is an Ubuntu based open-source Operating System that offers a penetration test and security assessment facility. This system also provides a network analysis toolkit for security in the IT environment. It contains a toolkit that is needed for ethical hacking.

https://www.backbox.org/

6)-ArchStrike

ArchStrike is an OS that can be used for security professionals and researchers. It follows Arch Linux OS standards to maintain packages properly. This environment can be used for pen testing and security layer. You can easily install or remove it without any problem.

https://archstrike.org/

7)-Network Security Toolkit (NST)

Network Security Toolkit (NST) is a Linux-based Live USB/DVD flash drive. It offers free and open-source network and computer security tools that can be used for hacking. This distribution is used by hackers to perform routine security and network traffic monitoring task.

https://www.networksecuritytoolkit.org/nst/index.html

8)-Samurai Web Testing Framework

Samurai Web Testing Framework is a virtual machine that is supported on VMWare (cloud computing software) VirtualBox (virtualization product). This live Linux environment is configured to perform web pen-testing. It contains various tools for attacking websites.

http://www.samurai-wtf.org/