ParrotOS: Secure, Resourceful, Modern
For hackers, programmers, and more!
Before we get started here, I would like to acknowledge the statement shared in the developers’ “readme.txt” file. If you live in the United States, then you should probably refrain from using the whole package as a daily driver. Many of the softwares included with the installation are copyrighted and not free-to-use. Beyond that, let’s discuss!
Hacking
The original purpose of the ParrotOS was to provide ethical hackers an open platform to engage with their workspace. What started as a Debian project quickly became a nomenclature of its own. The fact that sets this project apart from others such as Kali Linux or Red Hat distros is that ParrotOS features a wide array of tools and support that you will not find anywhere else. Let’s dive a little bit deeper.
Red Team
Waiting for you at the entrance to the jungle are the Red Teamers. These guys do not play. They get in, they get the gold, and they get out. No questions asked. If you have a problem with people stealing your customers’ info, they are the Ghostbusters that you are going to call. Red Team efforts include specific actions such as spam and phishing interactions, as well as more serious issues such as password breaches and insider fraud.
Forensics
Once the mess has been discovered, you are going to need a team that can do more. Stopping the leaks only cuts the problem off where it lies. You need someone who can find the source. Where there is a spring, there is a leak. Scammers and black hat hackers are not going to stop just because some paid bodyguards got in the way. It is time to get down to action. Tracking sloppy code and hurriedly scribbled notes left behind in the comment section, forensics specialists can find just about anybody anywhere on the web. They are your number two when it comes to customer satisfaction.
Pen Testing
After you have destroyed the infestation, you are left with a torn and scarred battleground that looks something like a broken dream. That is okay! We have all been there. You are not alone. These things happen. This is where you call in the big guns. Once your server is safe again, the Pen Testers clone your repository and begin their authorized attacks in a controlled environment, in what almost looks like the War Games. Do not worry! They will not be hurting your sales one bit. They are actually throwing everything they have at it so that you can rest again peacefully.
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Home Edition
So, you are not a hacker. Good for you! You actually listen when people talk. You let your coffee cool before you drink it. That means you are probably sitting on your couch, scrolling through Facebook and listening to the new Post Malone album while the kids whine and fuss about going back to school next week. Okay! Let us see what we can actually do here.
Programming
If you are big on tweaking your own setup, then you will likely enjoy the plethora of options that come available with the Home Edition of ParrotOS. Do not worry about the previous statement at the beginning of the article. Those paid softwares only come with the full version of the program. The Home Edition is made for daily driving by those who simply wish to keep their home computer safe from anonymous attacks.
Development
For those who design basic software and programs, this is also a great tool for you! It provides that extra layer of added security while also allowing for a special window of opportunity outside of the limited office experience. You are not bound by corporate oversights and nagging bosses who do not like your use of Reddit on company time. Get out there and press to ship!
Beta-testing
Last but not least, for those of you like me who are neck deep in the broken pieces of information floating around cyberspace, the operating system is great for those who have been exposed to the countless cyber attacks placed by automated daemons through the underlying network. You can detect even the slightest malfunction with ease and snip it like a dead rose. I highly recommend it for beta-testers of all experience levels, as it is a great way to learn without exposing yourself to potential threats unnoticed.
What Are Your Thoughts?
With the information shared here in this article, you should be able to make an educated decision about whether or not you would like to try one of the different versions of ParrotOS. It could be for work or school, and it would really impress those folks whom you have been trying to get to notice your work lately. I think it is a great resource for those who have the use for it. I want to know what you think about it. Be sure to drop a comment below or find me on social so we can discuss the potential. Thank you for reading!
