Since we are concerned about the security edition, we can download the default Parrot Security MATE ISO version from the following official repository. The Parrot OS has different editions to meet the requirements of the users. This tutorial is a step-by-step guide to install and configure the Parrot OS in a Virtualbox for penetration testers and other Cybersecurity professionals. The main integrated features of Parrot OS are software development stack and variety of Cybersecurity tools.
This article is about another Debian based operating system called Parrot OS that has emerged as a strong penetration testing platform. One can follow our “ Kali Linux Pentest Lab” tutorial to get started with Kali Linux as a testbed for penetration testing. The most common and favorable setup is the Kali Linux OS installed in a virtual environment like Oracle Virtualbox and VM Ware. When we talk about learning ethical hacking, the first thing that comes in our mind is the platform where we can practice the penetration testing methodologies.
