The top 6 Linux Security distribution

Are you interested in Penetrating ? do you want to become a security pro ?

today I will talk about the top 6 Linux Distros , this will give you some information about the Security distros and it will help you to decide which one do you prefer. I will list the distributions 1 – 6

1- Back Track Linux - ”The Quieter you Become , the more you are able to hear”

BackTrack is an Ubuntu-based distribution with a collection of security and forensics tools. It was created by merging Auditor Security Linux with WHAX (formerly Whoppix).

• Distribution base : Debian, Ubuntu
• Developers Nationality : Switzerland
• Architecture type : i386 – x86/x64
• GUI : Gnome / KDE / LXDE

So far BackTrack is the most Powerful Penetration and security forensics Operating System. BackTrack is a Linux-based penetration testing arsenal that aids security professionals in the ability to perform assessments in a purely native environment dedicated to hacking. the penetration distribution has been customized down to every package, kernel configuration, script and patch solely for the purpose of the penetration tester. Screenshot :

download BackTrack from here to learn more about Bactrack visit their website

2- Back Box – “simplify the complicity”

BackBox Linux is an Ubuntu-based distribution developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. It is designed to be fast and easy to use. It provides a minimal yet complete desktop environment, thanks to its own software repositories, which are always updated to the latest stable versions of the most often used and best-known ethical hacking tools.

• Distribution base : Debian, Ubuntu
• Developers Nationality : Italy
• Architecture type : i386 – x86/x64
• GUI : XFCE

Today IT infrastructures are way too complex. BackBox Team offers more simple ways to secure your IT Business . Pro-actively protect your IT infrastructure with BackBox. It is the perfect security solution; providing pen-testing, incident response, computer forensics, and intelligence gathering tools. The most current release of BackBox Linux includes the latest software solutions for vulnerability analysis/assessment and pen-testing. and it is one of the most powerful Linux Distribution . Screenshot :

to get BackBox Linux go here if you want to get more information about BackBox Linux visit their website 

3- DEFT Linux ” the computer forensics Live CD ”

DEFT (Digital Evidence & Forensic Toolkit) is a customized distribution of the Ubuntu live Linux CD. It is an easy-to-use system that includes excellent hardware detection and some of the best open-source applications dedicated to incident response and computer forensics.

• Distribution base : Debian, Ubuntu
• Developers Nationality : Italy
• Architecture type : i386 – x86/x64
• GUI : LXDE / Open Box

DEFT Linux 6 is based on the Linux Kernel 2.6.35  and the DEFT Extra 3.0 (Computer Forensic GUI) with the best freeware Windows Computer Forensic tools. DEFT it’s a new concept of Computer Forensic live system that use LXDE as desktop environment and WINE to  execute Windows tools under Linux and mount manager as tool for device management. mainly DEFT Linux is made to be used by :

• Police
• Investigators
• System Administrators

but since it is a free and open source project , normal users can download it and use it DEFT is currently used in many of Italy police stations Screenshot :

to download DEFT go here for more information about DEFT visit their website 

4- LPS – “Lightweight Portable Security”

Lightweight Portable Security (LPS) is a Linux-based live CD with a goal of allowing users to work on a computer without the risk of exposing their credentials and private data to malware, key loggers and other Internet-era ills. It includes a minimal set of applications and utilities, such as the Firefox web browser or an encryption wizard for encrypting and decrypting personal files. The live CD is a product produced by the United States of America’s Department of Defence , it was mainly made for government websites and other stuff. for more info about this visit their website

5- NetSecL ” the Linux networking ”

NetSecL is a security-focused distribution and live DVD based on openSUSE (starting from version 3.0, previous versions were based on Slackware Linux). To improve the security aspect of the distribution, servers have been removed, incoming ports closed and services turned off. Additionally, several penetration tools have been included.

• Distribution base : OpenSuse
• Developers Nationality : Bulgaria
• Architecture type : i386 – x86/x64
• GUI : FluxBox

this distribution is suitable for Desktop/Server and Penetration testing , you can fully enjoy the features of GrSecurity hardened kernel and penetration tools . GrSecurity is a great security enhancement that you can enjoy with NetSecL and have a normally functional OS together with the NetSecL Firewall and Penetration tools. to get NetSecL , go here if you want to know more, visit their website

6- Swift Linux – the lightest Security Distro

Swift Linux is a lightweight, antiX-based distribution featuring the IceWM window manager. Compared to its parent, Swift Linux includes extra applications, such as BleachBit (a tool for freeing up space and clearing private information), the OpenOffice.org office suite, and a wide variety of forensic analysis and data recovery utilities.

• Distribution base : AntiX
• Developers Nationality : USA
• Architecture type : i486 , i686
• GUI : iceWM

so far Swift Linux is one of the most useful lightweight Linux for more visit their website

Recommendations :

I would recommend anyone from a beginner to pro to use “BackTrack” , however in my opinion the best one out there is “LPS” , but it’s very complicated .

Enjoy learning Security

cheers.