Kali Linux: Backtrack Linux Reborn - OISF 2013

Explore the evolution of Kali Linux, formerly known as BackTrack, in this conference talk from OISF 2013. Delve into the history, key criticisms, and the reasoning behind the rebranding. Learn about the significant changes in the new Kali Linux, including its Debian Wheezy base, rebuilt technical infrastructure, Metasploit integration, and support for ARM architecture. Discover the new features, tools, and community-driven development process. Gain insights into the ODROID platform and understand how to request new tools for Kali Linux. Conclude with a Q&A session to address any lingering questions about this powerful penetration testing distribution.

Intro
root@kali-#whoami
History Lesson
Timeline of Events
Key Points of Criticism
The Birth of Kali Linux
Scraping It All and Starting from Scratch
Why the new name?
Awesome Never Goes Out of Style
Out With the old and In With the New
Install from Boot Menu
Debian Wheezy Base
Rebuilt Technical Infrastructure
Metasploit Integration
Where is my /pentest directory?
Bug Tracker
Bleeding Edge Repositories
Arm Architecture
The ODROID
What Else is New?
New Tool Requests
Community
Questions?