Parrot Security OS is a Linux operating system distribution designed for hacking and security testing of programs and systems. It contains a large number of tools and programs for penetration testing, network vulnerability analysis, port scanning and so on. Parrot Security OS has its own secure environment that provides a safe user experience. It is popular among hackers, white hat hackers, pentesters.
Parrot Security OS has a number of features:
- Contains over 700 security testing tools.
- Uses a kernel optimized for live image mode.
- Has built-in tools for anonymous networking such as Tor and I2P.
- Provides the ability to use virtual machines, which increases protection against attacks and allows you to test different threat scenarios.
- Contains utilities for analyzing and hacking wireless networks, making potential network security attack scenarios easier.
- Provides a wide range of tools for vulnerability scanning and web application security analysis.
These features help testers and security professionals test and improve system and network defenses, which increases security for users.
Basic steps to use Parrot Security OS:
- Install Parrot Security OS on your computer. This can be done by downloading the ISO image from the official website and installing it by creating a bootable USB device.
- Launch it make sure you have access to the internet.
- Explore the application menu and choose the tool that suits your needs.
- Install additional tools if necessary. You can install additional packages using a well-known package management system such as
apt-get
.
- Create a profile and customize your item delivery settings to save your work.
- Use the tools offered by Parrot Security OS to perform penetration testing, vulnerability analysis and other tasks.
- In case of problems or questions, please consult the Parrot Security OS documentation or seek help from the community.
The distribution comes with a large number of tools, scripts, packages and documentation, making it one of the best choices for penetration testing, vulnerability analysis and cybersecurity in general.