BackTrack is a distribution based on the UbuntuGNU/Linux distribution aimed at digital forensics and penetration testing use. It is named after backtracking, a search algorithm. The current version is Kali, codenamed “Penetration Testing Redefind."
Tools BackTrack /Kali provides users with easy access to a comprehensive and large collection of security-related tools ranging from port scanners to password crackers. Support for Live CD and Live USBfunctionality allows users to boot BackTrack directly from portable media without requiring installation, though permanent installation to hard disk is also an option.
Tools BackTrack /Kali provides users with easy access to a comprehensive and large collection of security-related tools ranging from port scanners to password crackers. Support for Live CD and Live USBfunctionality allows users to boot BackTrack directly from portable media without requiring installation, though permanent installation to hard disk is also an option.