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Arsenal

// Top Cyber Security Tools

01 // WEB SCANNER
Invicti
Automatic Web Application Security Scanner
Commercial
A powerful, automated web application security scanner that identifies and helps remediate vulnerabilities such as SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and thousands more. Scans up to 1000+ web applications simultaneously with proof-of-exploitation technology.
TypeWeb App Scanner
PlatformsWindows, Linux
Fast & Scalable Deep Vuln Detection Team Collaboration Compliance Reports Proof-Based Scanning
// Benefits
Save Time Accurate & Reliable Improve Security Posture Supports DevSecOps
Download Free Trial
02 // NETWORK ANALYSIS
Wireshark
Network Protocol Analyzer
Open Source
An award-winning network protocol analyzer that lets you capture, inspect, and analyze network traffic in real time. Supports hundreds of protocols and runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, *BSD, and more.
AuthorWireshark Community
PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS
Capture & Analyze Deep Inspection Powerful Filters Statistics & Graphs Export & Integrate
// Benefits
Real-Time Visibility Troubleshoot Fast Security Insights Forensic Analysis Wide Compatibility
Download Wireshark
03 // EXPLOITATION
Metasploit
Penetration Testing Framework
Open Source
The most widely used penetration testing framework in the world. Helps security professionals find, exploit, and validate vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and strengthen defenses. Over 2,300+ exploits available.
TypePentest Framework
PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS
1500+ Exploits Payloads & Encoders Post-Exploitation Community Driven GUI & CLI
// Benefits
Boost Productivity Real-World Testing Team Collaboration Wide Compatibility
Download Metasploit
04 // BROWSER EXPLOITATION
BeEF
Browser Exploitation Framework
Open Source
A penetration testing tool focused on web browsers. Allows you to identify and exploit browser vulnerabilities beyond the client-side and network perimeter. Connects to one or more browsers and enables powerful client-side attack vectors.
LicenseOpen Source
PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOS
Client-Side Attacks Multi-Browser Support Command Modules Extensible Git-Based
// Benefits
Improve Security Posture Real-World Testing Social Engineering Automation Ready
Download on GitHub
05 // PASSWORD ATTACKS
John The Ripper
Password Cracker
Open Source
A fast and powerful password cracking tool used to detect weak passwords and improve system security. Supports a wide range of hash types and uses multiple cracking modes and wordlists to recover passwords efficiently.
LicenseOpen Source
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows
Multiple Hash Support Brute-Force Attacks Powerful Wordlists Parallel Processing Extensible
// Benefits
Identify Weak Passwords Forensic & Audit Friendly Cross-Platform Free & Open Source
Download John the Ripper
06 // WIRELESS SECURITY
Aircrack-ng
Wireless Network Security Suite
Open Source
A complete suite of tools designed to assess the security of Wi-Fi networks. Captures packets, recovers WEP and WPA/WPA2 passphrases, and performs in-depth analysis on wireless networks across multiple platforms.
TypeWireless Security Suite
PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOS
Packet Capture WEP & WPA Cracking Dictionary Attacks Modular Suite Cross-Platform
// Benefits
Improve Security Recover Access Deep Inspection Essential Tool
Download Aircrack-ng
07 // WEB APP TESTING
Burp Suite
Web Application Security Testing
Free / Pro
The leading platform for web application security testing. Provides everything security professionals need to find and exploit vulnerabilities in web applications — from intercepting traffic to automating scans faster and with confidence.
TypeWeb App Security Platform
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Proxy Scanner Intruder Repeater Extensible Reporting
// Benefits
Find Vulnerabilities Industry Standard Save Time Highly Reliable
Download Burp Suite
08 // NETWORK ATTACK
Bettercap
Advanced Network Attack & Monitoring Framework
Open Source
A powerful, modular and easy-to-use framework for network attack, monitoring and reconnaissance. Performs Man-in-the-Middle attacks, network reconnaissance, password capture, session hijacking and much more. Perfect for red teamers and pentesters.
TypeNetwork Attack Framework
PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOS
MITM Attacks Sniffing & Capture Network Recon Session Hijacking Modular Framework
// Benefits
Powerful & Flexible Fast & Efficient Extensible Ideal for Testers
Download on GitHub
09 // WEB VULNERABILITY
Acunetix
Web Vulnerability Scanner
Commercial
A powerful web vulnerability scanner by Invicti that automates the detection of security vulnerabilities in web applications. Crawls websites, identifies security issues, and provides actionable reports to fix vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
LicenseCommercial
PlatformsWindows, Linux
Deep Scanning Accurate Detection Detailed Reports Automation Compliance Ready
// Benefits
Stronger Security Save Time Developer Friendly Trust & Reputation
Download Free Trial
10 // RECONNAISSANCE
Nmap
Network Exploration & Security Scanner
Open Source
A powerful open-source tool used for network discovery and security auditing. Helps you discover hosts, detect open ports, identify services, determine OS information, and much more. A must-have tool for penetration testers and sysadmins.
TypeNetwork Scanner
PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOS
Host Discovery Port Scanning Service Detection OS Detection NSE Scripts Multiple Outputs
// Benefits
Improve Security Fast & Efficient Complete Visibility Widely Trusted
Download Nmap
11 // PENTEST FRAMEWORK
Core Impact
Advanced Penetration Testing Framework
Commercial
A powerful penetration testing framework designed for professionals. Offers a full suite of tools to automate exploits, gain access, maintain control, escalate privileges, and post-exploit Windows systems. Built for red teams needing reliability, speed, and control.
DeveloperCorevasion
PlatformsWindows
Exploit Automation Pivoting & Tunneling Post-Exploitation Credential Access Reporting
// Benefits
Reliable & Stable High Success Rate Stealth & Control Built for Pros
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12 // VULNERABILITY SCANNER
Nessus
Advanced Vulnerability Scanner
Commercial
The industry leading vulnerability scanner trusted by penetration testers, security professionals, and organizations worldwide. Helps you identify, prioritize, and fix vulnerabilities across your infrastructure before attackers can exploit them.
DeveloperTenable®
PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS
Vulnerability Scanning Risk Prioritization Multiple Scan Policies Extensive Plugin DB SIEM Integrations
// Benefits
Improve Security Posture Achieve Compliance Continuous Visibility Trusted by Pros
Download Nessus
13 // WEB APP SECURITY
OWASP ZAP
Open Source Web Application Security Tester
Apache 2.0
One of the world's most popular open source tools for finding vulnerabilities in web applications. Helps security professionals find security flaws during development and testing with a powerful scanning engine, proxy interception, and automation capabilities.
DeveloperOWASP
PlatformsWindows, Linux, macOS
Active & Passive Scanning Proxy Interception Spidering Automated Alerts CI/CD Integration
// Benefits
Improve Security Cost Effective High Coverage Community Driven
Download OWASP ZAP
14 // VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
OpenVAS
Open Source Vulnerability Assessment System
GPLv3
A powerful open source vulnerability scanner and management framework by Greenbone Networks. Helps organizations identify, prioritize, and manage security vulnerabilities in their IT infrastructure with comprehensive scanning and 87,000+ NVTs.
DeveloperGreenbone Networks
PlatformsLinux
Vulnerability Scanning Risk Prioritization Extensive NVTs Powerful Dashboards Scheduling
// Benefits
Open Source Cost Effective Compliance Ready Community Driven
Download OpenVAS
15 // WIRELESS AUDITING
Wifite
Automated Wireless Auditing & Attack Tool
GPLv3
Automates the process of auditing wireless networks. Designed to be fast, lightweight, and easy to use. Can scan for wireless networks, capture handshakes, crack passwords using wordlists, and even exploit WPS vulnerabilities. Essential for wireless penetration testing.
DeveloperDerv82
PlatformsLinux
Automated Scanning Handshake Capture Password Cracking WPS Testing Detailed Reports
// Benefits
Save Time High Success Rate Lightweight Open Source
Download WifiTE
02

Live Examples

// Tool Usage Demonstrations

RECON // NMAP
root@kali:~# nmap -sS -sV 192.168.1.1/24
Starting Nmap 7.94...
Nmap scan report for 192.168.1.1
Host is up (0.00047s latency).
 
PORT    STATE SERVICE  VERSION
22/tcp  open  ssh      OpenSSH 8.2
80/tcp  open  http     Apache httpd
443/tcp open  https    nginx
 
Nmap done: 256 IPs scanned.
3 hosts up, 0 hosts down.
PASSWORD CRACKING // JOHN
root@kali:~# john --wordlist=rockyou.txt hashes.txt
Using default input encoding: UTF-8
Loaded 1 password hash (bcrypt [Blowfish 32/64])
Press 'q' or Ctrl-C to abort...
 
admin123 (admin)
 
1g 0:00:00:01 DONE 100.00g/s 1789Kp/s
Session completed.
 
root@kali:~# john --show hashes.txt
1 password hash cracked, 0 left
MITM ATTACK // BETTERCAP
bettercap > net.probe on
[+] Probing the network...
[+] 192.168.1.1   00:11:22:33:44:55 (Router)
[+] 192.168.1.10  AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF (Windows)
 
bettercap > set arp.spoof.targets 192.168.1.10
bettercap > arp.spoof on
[+] ARP spoofing enabled
[+] MITM position established
 
bettercap > _
VULNERABILITY SCAN // OPENVAS
root@kali:~# openvas --version
[+] OpenVAS 22.9.0
 
SEVERITY   COUNT PERCENT
CRITICAL   3      6%
HIGH       12     22%
MEDIUM     18     33%
LOW        14     25%
 
Feed: Greenbone Community Feed
NVTs: 87,436 | Duration: 00:06:52
Scan Completed ✓
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Attack Lifecycle

// Penetration Testing Methodology

🔍 Recon Gather information about targets
📡 Scan Identify open ports and services
💥 Exploit Find and exploit vulnerabilities
⬆️ Elevate Gain higher privileges on system
🔒 Maintain Maintain access securely
🧹 Cover Clear logs and cover tracks
📋 Report Document findings and recommend