I use Kali Linux to do a simulation attack on another system and show them that the antivirus can protect this system.
Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
A highly stable solution that can be used to detect, monitor, and maintain security in an environment
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Kali Linux is the attack it performs using a CVE script that's already on the internet."
- "I would like to have automation in Kali Linux instead of manually configuring or setting up something in case of an upgrade."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Kali Linux is the attack it performs using a CVE script that's already on the internet. The solution saves a lot of my time because instead of creating a script, I can take the available script and execute it for that machine.
What needs improvement?
I would like to have automation in Kali Linux instead of manually configuring or setting up something in case of an upgrade.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kali Linux for a couple of months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Kali Linux ten out of ten for stability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented the solution through an in-house team. The solution was deployed in 30 minutes. The solution's deployment process is the same as Ubuntu Linux. It depends on the type of Kali Linux you want to install, and then you have to execute it.
What was our ROI?
Each company has an audit, and Kali Linux can be used for vulnerability testing and detecting other system weaknesses in the environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Kali Linux is a free product, and you don't have to pay for a license.
What other advice do I have?
Choosing Kali Linux depends on the user's use case. Users who want to have an audit for the network or the endpoint can definitely use Kali Linux. It is a free product, and it has greater capability to detect, monitor, and maintain security in one environment.
Overall, I rate Kali Linux ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cybersecurity Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Scans and analyzes existing security tools
Pros and Cons
- "Additionally, it now includes comprehensive migration analytics and reporting capabilities."
- "Unfortunately, my current tool runs on Windows 10, and its use is restricted to enterprise versions. Integrating this tool or similar functionalities into Kali Linux for non-enterprise users would be incredibly valuable."
What is most valuable?
Kali Linux has recently implemented a new tool that scans and analyzes existing security tools. This handles loop detection, support tools, and other functionalities, effectively streamlining system optimization.
Additionally, it now includes comprehensive migration analytics and reporting capabilities.
What needs improvement?
Unfortunately, my current tool runs on Windows 10, and its use is restricted to enterprise versions. Integrating this tool or similar functionalities into Kali Linux for non-enterprise users would be incredibly valuable.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Kali Linux for eight months. We are using the V3.4 of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. You will use any solution if you learn how to load in general. It takes five to ten minutes to deploy the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is free of cost.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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