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RedNixOS


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NixOS 'distro' for security enthusiasts

What is this project?

RedNixOS aims to be a Kali-like Linux distribution built around NixOS, tailored for security researchers, pen-testers, red teamers and infosec enthusiasts.

Features

Simply put, this project is a pre-made NixOS config. Therefore, it's merely required to build the .iso file yourself. Furthermore, RedNixOS includes large amounts preinstalled software, as defined in packages.nix file, which you can accommodate to your needs.

By default, RedNixOS uses the Zen kernel, which might achieve better performance. Additionally, certain networking and security features are enabled, such as:

  • sudo only for the wheel group
  • AppArmor
  • lockKernelModules
  • a firewall with straightforward default configuration
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