Boost Your Cyber Arsenal: 100 Must-Have Linux Security Tools for 2025

Take your offensive security game to the next level with Swarup Mahato’s expertly curated guide of 100 essential Linux tools — trusted by ethical hackers, red teamers, and penetration testers worldwide.

This powerful toolkit includes:

🔹 Core Pentesting Tools: Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark
🔹 Web App Testing Tools: sqlmap, Burp Suite, Nikto
🔹 Wireless Attack Tools: Aircrack-ng, Kismet
🔹 Digital Forensics Tools: Volatility, Sleuth Kit
🔹 Cloud Infrastructure Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform


Each tool comes with a brief, actionable description to ensure fast deployment and maximum impact during engagements.

🔐 Whether you're a student, security researcher, bug bounty hunter, or part of a red team—bookmark this list to build, upgrade, or audit your hacking toolkit for success in 2025 and beyond.