#1: Open Source CS Tools For Windows 11 & WSL

Many of its tools are open source and can run directly on Windows 11 or via Windows Subsystem Linux (WSL Ubuntu). Recommended options include Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit Framework, Aircrack-ng, John the Ripper, and Hydra. All are open source and widely used in cybersecurity education.

Tools  Name : Nmap
Purpose : Network scanning & discovery
Details : Great for teaching port scannig & service enumeration
Platform : Win11 / WSL Ubuntu

Tools  Name : Wireshark
Purpose : Packet capture & analysis
Details : Excellent for protocol analysis labs
Platform : Win11/WSL Ubuntu

Tools  Name : Metasploit Framework
Purpose : Exploitation & Pentest
Details : Heavy but essential for exploitation demos
Platform : WSL Ubuntu

Tools  Name : Aircrack-ng
Purpose : Wireless security auditing
Details : Good for password strentgh excercises
Platform : WSL Ubuntu

Tools  Name : John The Ripper
Purpose : Password cracking
Details : Good for password strenght exercise
Platform : Win11 / WSL Ubuntu

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