What is Linux?

· Linux is an open-source Unix based operating system based on the Linux kernel, created by Linus Torvalds on September 17th, 1991.

· Linux can be used and is used in a variety of settings, for examples, network devices, home Operating Systems (OS), servers and factory equipment.

Why do security professionals use Linux?

· Linux is a versatile OS with a lot of availability for customisation and installation of tools, that can provide security professionals with wide capability to assess assets.

What version of Linux will we be using?

· Kali Linux · Download: https://www.kali.org/docs/introduction/download-official-kali-linux-images/

Why are we using Kali Linux?

· A staggering amount of tools are pre-installed within the OS and can immediately provide users with the capability to perform security testing without having to download tools.

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