Parrot Security is a special purpose program for Windows that provides a versatile operating system aimed at developers, penetration testers, and security researchers. SImilar to Kali Linux and BackTrack, it is based on a Linux OS distribution.

Workstation

The utility comes in several formats for your convenience, namely as an ISO and virtualbox file for Windows machines, as well as in UTM format for Mac computers. This means you have to use virtualization software to run it and access its capabilities.

After launching the OS, you can start working right away since it features pre-installed products for office tasks and multimedia production. For instance, you may try LibreOffice, VLC Media Player, GIMP, OBS Studio, Blender, and much more.

Security and privacy

One of the key strengths of this operating system is its extensive collection of security instruments. These range from penetration testing to digital forensics, network analysis, and cryptography. Thus, you are able to assess vulnerabilities of products, examine the Internet traffic, or practice ethical hacking.

Privacy is paramount for this program. The distribution is designed to minimize tracking and data collection, ensuring that you can operate within a secure environment. It is worth noting that the developers provide regular updates and patches to keep the system up to date.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you a secure environment for penetration testing;
you can use a considerable number of pre-installed tools;
the program comes equipped with anonymity software.