However, Kali Linux can be tricky to set up and use, especially for beginners. Kali Linux is a popular choice for security experts and developers as it comes with a wide range of tools that can be used to test the security of systems.
It is designed to be used as a digital forensics platform and as a penetration testing platform. The primary focus of Kali Linux is on security auditing and penetration testing. Kali Linux was released on the 13th of February, 2013, as a complete rebuild of BackTrack Linux, adhering completely to Debian development standards.
It is maintained and funded by Offensive Security Ltd. Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing.