Nmap: A versatile network scanning tool used for discovering hosts and services on a network, as well as identifying open ports and potential vulnerabilities.
Metasploit Framework: A powerful tool for developing and executing exploits, conducting penetration testing, and managing security assessments.
Wireshark: A network protocol analyzer that captures and analyzes network traffic, helping to identify potential security issues, troubleshoot network problems, and inspect packet-level details.
Burp Suite: A comprehensive web application testing tool that aids in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, intercepting and modifying web traffic, and performing security assessments.
Aircrack-ng: A suite of tools used for auditing wireless networks, including capturing and analyzing packets, performing attacks against WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK, and cracking encryption keys.
John the Ripper: A password cracking tool that uses various techniques, such as brute force and dictionary attacks, to uncover weak or compromised passwords.
Hydra: A versatile password cracking tool that supports multiple protocols and services, enabling brute force and dictionary attacks against various login mechanisms.
Maltego: A powerful open-source intelligence and data visualization tool that allows users to gather and analyze information about individuals, organizations, and relationships.
SQLMap: A tool specifically designed for detecting and exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities in web applications, helping to identify potential database-related security flaws.
Nikto: An open-source web server scanner that identifies common vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and outdated versions of web server software.
Wifite: A wireless network auditing tool that automates the process of capturing handshake packets, cracking WEP and WPA/WPA2-PSK keys, and performing other wireless attacks.
Fern Wi-Fi Cracker: A GUI-based wireless security tool that simplifies tasks such as network discovery, packet capturing, and WEP/WPA/WPS key cracking.
Maltego: A versatile tool for gathering and visualizing information about individuals, organizations, and networks, aiding in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.
THC Hydra: A popular online password-cracking tool capable of launching brute force and dictionary attacks against various services and protocols.
Social Engineer Toolkit (SET): A framework designed for social engineering attacks, enabling security professionals to simulate phishing campaigns, create malicious websites, and launch other social engineering attacks.
Hashcat: A powerful password recovery tool that supports multiple hashing algorithms, including NTLM, MD5, SHA-1, and others, and allows for high-speed password cracking using GPU acceleration.
BeEF (Browser Exploitation Framework): A tool that focuses on exploiting vulnerabilities in web browsers, allowing security professionals to assess the client-side security of web applications.
OSSEC: An open-source host-based intrusion detection system (HIDS) that provides real-time monitoring, log analysis, and file integrity checking to detect and respond to security incidents.
Maltego: A versatile tool for gathering and visualizing information about individuals, organizations, and networks, aiding in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering.
Volatility: A powerful memory forensics framework that helps analyze and extract valuable information from memory dumps, allowing for the investigation of system compromises and malware analysis.