• Sridevi Ravi
• Ishwari Bhor
• Mayuri Bapat

Kali Linux, is a powerful and open source platform which has various types of tools (arsenal type of tools). These tools are used for various regions to empower cyber security, data integrity, confidentiality etc. This platform is mainly designed for penetration testing for ethical hackers, digital forensics, and for security auditing purposes.The tool kits in kali linux has a vast range of utilities which are specially made for ethical hacking purpose and for security assessment, digital defense purpose. By this review paper we will get to know a diverse range of security tools in Kali Linux, which include the purpose of the specific tools, the features provided by the tools, And where the tools are implemented in our daily life or for security purposes. We are going to begin this with how we categorize the security tools in Kali Linux on the basis of reconnaissance, vulnerability, exploitation, privilege escalation, forensics, packet sniffing, pivoting, and many more. These tools are only used for security reasons only. If any illegal activities occur they may lead to severe consequences. We are going to see a review on notable or widely used tools such as Nmap for network reconnaissance, Metasploit for penetration testing and exploitation, Wireshark for packet analysis, John the ripper for Password cracking and many more. These also evaluates the efficiency , usability, and versatility of these tools, providing many insights on their practical applications and for potential limitations of the tools. In conclusion, this review paper gives knowledge of and value of Kali Linux tools in different platforms for security professionals, ethical hackers, cyber security analysts. By providing them a wide range of powerful tools and specialized security tools. It empowers users to conduct thorough security assessments, identify different vulnerabilities, and ensures a safe and secure digital infrastructure against evolving threats.

Powerful and versatile tools in Kali Linux, Security tools usage, Purpose and their features.

"An Audit on security tools in Kali Linux", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.g154-g159, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404615.pdf

"An Audit on security tools in Kali Linux", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppg154-g159, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404615.pdf