1 of 12 A Look at Pentoo Linux and Its Security Analysis Tools by Sean Michael Kerner

2 of 12 Users Can Verify Pentoo Files Pentoo 2015 RC 3.7 provides users with the integrated option to verify that the installation files have not been corrupted.

3 of 12 The XFCE Desktop Environment Is Included By default, Pentoo starts without a graphical user interface (GUI). Users can choose to boot into the XFCE desktop environment if they want to use a GUI.

4 of 12 Pentoo Provides Hardened Gentoo for Increased Security Pentoo includes Hardened Gentoo, which provides the Pax Linux kernel patch offering additional memory protections.

5 of 12 Pentoo Provides Multiple Types of Security Tools Analyzer, wireless, database and man-in-the-middle tools are among the types of security applications included in Pentoo 2015 RC 3.7.

6 of 12 SQLNinja and MSsqlScan Are Included Database Security Tools Analyzing database security is enabled in Pentoo by way of multiple tools, including SQLninja and MSsqlscan.

7 of 12 IPv6 Network Security in the Cross Hairs IPv6 is the next-generation networking addressing system. Pentoo includes a long list of IPv6 analysis tools to help researchers identify potential security risks and misconfiguration issues.

8 of 12 Hashcat Helps Researchers Crack Passwords The Hashcat Password Cracker is part of Pentoo, including a GUI to make it easier for users to run.

9 of 12 Slow HTTP Test for Denials of Service Vulnerabilities The slowhttpttest tool enables researchers to test for application layer denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

10 of 12 Testing SSL Configuration With SSLsniff and SSLstrip For researchers who want to test secure SSL connections, Pentoo includes both the SSLsniff and SSLstrip tools that can enable man-in-the-middle connection interception.

11 of 12 WiFi Cracker Tests Wireless Security Pentoo includes multiple tools to test WiFi security, including AirSnort and the Fern WiFi Cracker.