Chapter 13. Linux, Live CDs, and Automated Assessment Tools
IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, it is likely that you will encounter operating systems other than the familiar Windows desktop. While Windows still lays claim to a large segment of the computers in the world, it is not the only operating system out there: Operating systems (OSs) such as the Mac OS, UNIX, and Linux are likely to cross your path at some point.
As a security professional, it is important for you always to have an understanding of the tools available to you, and in the security field this requires some knowledge of the Linux OS. Linux is different from Windows and will require some effort from you to learn, but once it is learned you will have many more tools available ...
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