But Kali Linux is not for the faint-hearted. … So if you’re quite technical and want to learn ethical hacking, but from a Windows base, here’s a really useful download. Pentest Box is a portable pentesting environment for Windows.

Do I need Kali Linux?

The fact of the matter is, however, that Kali is a Linux distribution specifically geared towards professional penetration testers and security specialists, and given its unique nature, it is NOT a recommended distribution if you’re unfamiliar with Linux or are looking for a general-purpose Linux desktop distribution …

Are there any alternatives to Kali Linux for an attack platform?

Penetration testers have been given an alternative to Kali Linux with a Windows-based security-focused distribution from FireEye that comes pre-packed with scores of hacking tools. Commando VM features automated installation scripts that terraforms a Windows PC into a platform suitable for penetration testing.