August 2006
BackTrack - Remote-exploit.org
by xenomorph & 2 othersCombining the best features from both distributions, and paying special attention to small details, this is probably the best version of either distributions to ever come out.
Based on SLAX (Slackware), BackTrack provides user modularity. This means the distribution can be easily customised by the user to include personal scripts, additional tools, customised kernels, etc.
June 2006
Basic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) -- Homepage
by xenomorph & 1 otherBasic Analysis and Security Engine (BASE) project
openSIMS
by xenomorphopenSIMS is a Security Infrastructure Management Systems distributed as an open source project through SourceForge, using a modified Mozilla Public License.
OpenSIMS ties together the open source tools used for security event management into a common infrastructure. These tools include NMap, Snort, and many others. The best way to experience openSIMS is by downloading the openSIMS liveCD.
August 2005
OSVDB: The Open Source Vulnerability Database
by xenomorph & 1 otherOSVDB is an independent and open source database created by and for the community.
Our goal is to provide accurate, detailed, current, and unbiased technical information.
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