Configuring and customizing Kali

Kali is a framework that is used to complete a penetration test. However, the tester should never feel tied to the tools that have been installed by default or by the look and feel of the Kali desktop. By customizing Kali, a tester can increase the security of client data that is being collected, and make it easier to do a penetration test.

Common customizations made to Kali include the following:

• Resetting the root password
• Adding a non-root user
• Speeding up Kali operations
• Sharing folders with Microsoft Windows
• Creating encrypted folders