Summary

This chapter explored several very good distros — Auditor, Helix, and INSERT — all based on Knoppix and all focused on security. As mentioned in an article for SecurityFocus (http://securityfocus.com/columnists/323) that focused on these fantastic tools, "These are bootable Linux CDs … that give you a wealth of security tools in one convenient package." Whether you're learning about security tools or you're already a security pro who wants to carry everything you need to do your job on one CD, the distros examined in this chapter should become a regular part of your computing life.

If you're looking for another hardcore security-focused distro, check out Knoppix-STD, available at http://knoppix-std.org. STD basically attempts to cram as many security tools as possible onto one disc, tools that enable you to perform an almost dizzying variety of tasks. For a big list of Live CDs that includes many others that can be used for security research and testing, head over to Frozen Tech's LiveCD List at (http://frozentech.com/content/livecd.php) and filter on Security, Diagnostics, Firewall, Forensics, or Rescue.