Essential Security Tools
Wireshark
Professional network protocol analyzer for advanced packet inspection and network troubleshooting.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
wireshark - Windows: Download installer
- Mac:
brew install --cask wireshark
Metasploit Framework
Comprehensive penetration testing framework for vulnerability assessment and exploitation.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
msfconsole - Windows: Rapid7 installer
- Mac:
brew install metasploit
Nmap
Powerful network scanner for discovering hosts and services on computer networks.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
nmap - Windows: Nmap installer
- Mac:
brew install nmap
Advanced Security Tools
Burp Suite
Advanced web vulnerability scanner and security testing tool.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
burpsuite - Windows: PortSwigger installer
- Mac: PortSwigger installer
John the Ripper
Fast password cracker for testing password strength and security.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
john - Windows: Binary download
- Mac:
brew install john
Aircrack-ng
Complete suite for wireless network security assessment.
Setup Guide:
- Kali:
aircrack-ng - Windows: Binary download
- Mac:
brew install aircrack-ng