Freelacer Project Manager - Cyber Sec Analyst at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 10
Dec 3, 2025
My advice to others looking into using Kali Linux is to try to learn a lot about it before using it. When you start using it, you will find it very useful. I would rate my overall experience with Kali Linux as a 9.
Cloud Security Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
MSP
Top 10
Oct 27, 2025
I would advise others looking into using Kali Linux to start with the public cloud instances or marketplace deployment if possible, and to utilize the predefined templates and other options. I would advise going through the documentation since most things are documented. Additionally, use the persistent and other forensic modules that help securely delete data after use. Kali Linux is a very good project and distro that can be used for multiple applications, including security testing, penetration testing, or even basic learning of information security or IT security. I rate Kali Linux eight out of ten.
Kali Linux's scalability is commendable; it allows for easy expansion through containerized versions and custom ISOs, although support is primarily dependent on the community rather than vendor assistance. My advice for others looking into using Kali Linux is to ensure they have a strong foundation in Linux knowledge and are familiar with the various toolsets available within Kali Linux so that they can select the right tools for their specific needs. I believe Kali Linux is a valuable open-source tool with great potential for growth through community involvement, and continuous development can enhance its position as a leading solution for penetration testing. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Kali Linux an eight out of ten.
Associate Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Sep 27, 2025
Other than increasing my knowledge of the Linux distro, Kali Linux has helped me in automated scenarios and increased my knowledge in cybersecurity pen testing. I am still learning. I would recommend starting with Ubuntu, learning basic Linux commands and Linux-related knowledge, including Debian. Then make the switch to Kali Linux when ready, starting with small tasks before moving on to bigger things. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Kali Linux an 8.
Senior Technical Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Aug 29, 2025
We are not working with the multi-language support function as of now because we are very new to it, so we are exploring the stuff entirely. We are not working with the resource constrainer system function. We just use scanning for incoming and outgoing data services as of now. We are not exploring 100% of Kali Linux capabilities. If real-time customized port scanning can be added, for example, instead of a default port such as 8080 or 443, if we are able to use a customized port such as 9876, that capability would be great. I prefer not to comment further because we are very new to the tool. We don't explore 100%, so I can't comment on it with my capacity right now. I'm not sure about the pricing model because we got a community version of Kali Linux. The customer has purchased it, so I'm not sure about the pricing. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Kali Linux an eight.
Pre-installed tools can provide basic training and security measures, which is helpful. However, these tools may not be sufficient to secure your workload fully. That's why it's important to complement them with other specialized security tools to enhance your overall security. Before using Kali Linux, make sure you know its pros and cons. It's a good system to learn because it's the best choice for some situations. It has default firewall settings that block everything by default. It's up to the user to decide how much they want to open up. Learning Kali Linux takes time because it relies on command-line tasks instead of graphical interfaces. Practice is key to becoming comfortable with it.
I strongly recommend the product to others who plan to use it since it is a reliable tool. When it comes to the learning curve for new users who plan to use the product, I would say that if someone is not familiar with cybersecurity, then they would need at least six months to a year to learn about the product. In terms of the value derived from the use of the product, I could see that with the solution, I was able to see the vulnerabilities. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Cyber Security Consultant - APAC at Logon Software
Real User
Top 5
Apr 17, 2024
Kali Linux is a beginner tool. You can use it for testing and practicing. However, using it for real-time attacks can pose legal issues. Users can perform penetration testing but should refrain from attacking real company websites. The tool is useful for personal use, such as for hackers or for conducting penetration testing and gathering information for review purposes. However, using it for unauthorized or suspicious activities could lead to legal repercussions. I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. Hackers could potentially use it as a weapon to attack any company or website.
I have found the tool to be the most effective when we want to run the vulnerability assessment provided by the solution in our company for certain websites and applications so that we can find or detect issues. In our company, Kali Linux is used for most of the use case scenarios where vulnerability assessment is required. The areas I found to be the most effective from the perspective of security tasks are Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), Metasploit, Wireshark, Nikto, and SQLMAP. There have been a lot of benefits from the pre-installed tools in the product, in terms of security auditing part in our company. There are also other operating systems on which you can run Kali Linux, where users are provided with a massive range of tools like BlackArch Linux and ParrotOS, which are useful for certain use cases. The product is good to start with, and it is good for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It is good for those who want to go into the line of website security. New users of the product should know the basics of Linux to be able to use the solution because it is an area that could be hard for many. The value derived from the use of the product in our company stems from the results it provides us. The reason to use the product is to get answers when you run a vulnerability assessment from a security perspective. The product provides an outcome that can be used to access the security posture of an application, and it can also help you find loopholes. In general, it can be used to test applications. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.
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.
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My advice to others looking into using Kali Linux is to try to learn a lot about it before using it. When you start using it, you will find it very useful. I would rate my overall experience with Kali Linux as a 9.
I would advise others looking into using Kali Linux to start with the public cloud instances or marketplace deployment if possible, and to utilize the predefined templates and other options. I would advise going through the documentation since most things are documented. Additionally, use the persistent and other forensic modules that help securely delete data after use. Kali Linux is a very good project and distro that can be used for multiple applications, including security testing, penetration testing, or even basic learning of information security or IT security. I rate Kali Linux eight out of ten.
Kali Linux's scalability is commendable; it allows for easy expansion through containerized versions and custom ISOs, although support is primarily dependent on the community rather than vendor assistance. My advice for others looking into using Kali Linux is to ensure they have a strong foundation in Linux knowledge and are familiar with the various toolsets available within Kali Linux so that they can select the right tools for their specific needs. I believe Kali Linux is a valuable open-source tool with great potential for growth through community involvement, and continuous development can enhance its position as a leading solution for penetration testing. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Kali Linux an eight out of ten.
Other than increasing my knowledge of the Linux distro, Kali Linux has helped me in automated scenarios and increased my knowledge in cybersecurity pen testing. I am still learning. I would recommend starting with Ubuntu, learning basic Linux commands and Linux-related knowledge, including Debian. Then make the switch to Kali Linux when ready, starting with small tasks before moving on to bigger things. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Kali Linux an 8.
We are not working with the multi-language support function as of now because we are very new to it, so we are exploring the stuff entirely. We are not working with the resource constrainer system function. We just use scanning for incoming and outgoing data services as of now. We are not exploring 100% of Kali Linux capabilities. If real-time customized port scanning can be added, for example, instead of a default port such as 8080 or 443, if we are able to use a customized port such as 9876, that capability would be great. I prefer not to comment further because we are very new to the tool. We don't explore 100%, so I can't comment on it with my capacity right now. I'm not sure about the pricing model because we got a community version of Kali Linux. The customer has purchased it, so I'm not sure about the pricing. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Kali Linux an eight.
Pre-installed tools can provide basic training and security measures, which is helpful. However, these tools may not be sufficient to secure your workload fully. That's why it's important to complement them with other specialized security tools to enhance your overall security. Before using Kali Linux, make sure you know its pros and cons. It's a good system to learn because it's the best choice for some situations. It has default firewall settings that block everything by default. It's up to the user to decide how much they want to open up. Learning Kali Linux takes time because it relies on command-line tasks instead of graphical interfaces. Practice is key to becoming comfortable with it.
I strongly recommend the product to others who plan to use it since it is a reliable tool. When it comes to the learning curve for new users who plan to use the product, I would say that if someone is not familiar with cybersecurity, then they would need at least six months to a year to learn about the product. In terms of the value derived from the use of the product, I could see that with the solution, I was able to see the vulnerabilities. I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Kali Linux is a beginner tool. You can use it for testing and practicing. However, using it for real-time attacks can pose legal issues. Users can perform penetration testing but should refrain from attacking real company websites. The tool is useful for personal use, such as for hackers or for conducting penetration testing and gathering information for review purposes. However, using it for unauthorized or suspicious activities could lead to legal repercussions. I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. Hackers could potentially use it as a weapon to attack any company or website.
I have found the tool to be the most effective when we want to run the vulnerability assessment provided by the solution in our company for certain websites and applications so that we can find or detect issues. In our company, Kali Linux is used for most of the use case scenarios where vulnerability assessment is required. The areas I found to be the most effective from the perspective of security tasks are Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), Metasploit, Wireshark, Nikto, and SQLMAP. There have been a lot of benefits from the pre-installed tools in the product, in terms of security auditing part in our company. There are also other operating systems on which you can run Kali Linux, where users are provided with a massive range of tools like BlackArch Linux and ParrotOS, which are useful for certain use cases. The product is good to start with, and it is good for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment. It is good for those who want to go into the line of website security. New users of the product should know the basics of Linux to be able to use the solution because it is an area that could be hard for many. The value derived from the use of the product in our company stems from the results it provides us. The reason to use the product is to get answers when you run a vulnerability assessment from a security perspective. The product provides an outcome that can be used to access the security posture of an application, and it can also help you find loopholes. In general, it can be used to test applications. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it. I rate the overall tool a nine out of ten.
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.