What is Backtrack ?

Backtrack is a distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution aimed at digital forensics and penetration testing use. Backtrack is named after backtracking search algorithm. The latest version of backtrack is Backtrack 5 r2 and its code name is revolution. Backtrack have large collection of security-related tools like port scanning, password cracker, etc. Backtrack is a best operating system for hackers and security experts. Backtrack is a Linux based operating system so you can run it directly from pen drive or DVD without installing the operating system.

Backtrack includes very well known tools including:

1. Information gathering
2. Forensics

3. Vulnerability Assessment

4. Reporting Tools
5. Nmap
and many more tools.