[natifix]

I still lack some perspective on why AND when folks would want to install Kali, parrot, cubes, or tails on their hard drive vs running a live install vs either of the previous but on a virtual machine, and was wondering if someone with a wide scope of experience can simplify a few points for me?

I am doing my part in learning, but I simply don't have the experience to know the difference or importance as to why you would choose whatever combination you need.

I have installed Kali in every way possible. for example. I use it on a hard drive install, encrypted, and prefer the speed and hardware acceleration. But I'm not working for a pen testing company, in fact, I may never be at that skill level to do so.

Why usb persistence with encryption... or where? when would you need this protection.

Why hard drive install and would encryption be enough to protect you from potential prying eyes?

Why would you want to use a VM with either hard drive install or live... and when... for what reasons... ?

This will help me understand more about how Linux is designed to be used of course. and perhaps some behavioral habits I should start to learn.
Thanks for any light you can help shed on my condition. cheers.

[mothered]

I'll only answer the first and last questions. The other relates to the rest.

Why usb persistence with encryption... or where? when would you need this protection

This creates a persistent encrypted partition on the USB stick to (obviously) secure files etc with each reboot. That Is, It retains & securely saves changes on the USB drive.

Why would you want to use a VM with either hard drive install or live... and when... for what reasons... ?

You cannot save sessions, settings and so forth when running a Live CD/USB. All will be lost on reboot. A VHD functions the same as a HDD- Is not volatile and saves changes.

[natifix]

This, I already understand. I was hoping for more detail or examples though.

[darkninja1980]

I'll only answer the first and last questions. The other relates to the rest.

Why usb persistence with encryption... or where? when would you need this protection

This creates a persistent encrypted partition on the USB stick to (obviously) secure files etc with each reboot. That Is, It retains & securely saves changes on the USB drive.

Why would you want to use a VM with either hard drive install or live... and when... for what reasons... ?

You cannot save sessions, settings and so forth when running a Live CD/USB. All will be lost on reboot. A VHD functions the same as a HDD- Is not volatile and saves changes.

very good detail information.

[mothered]

This, I already understand. I was hoping for more detail or examples though.

What specifics are you questioning?

[darkninja1980]

This, I already understand. I was hoping for more detail or examples though.

What specifics are you questioning?

Does he want to do a dual boot?

[mothered]

This, I already understand. I was hoping for more detail or examples though.

What specifics are you questioning?

Does he want to do a dual boot?

I'm awaiting his/her response.

[natifix]

Sorry. erm, hard for me to nail down specifics because of my lack of context in how these tools can be used. I get that these tools are used to keep my identity concealed and or the activities one would take online.

Im directly interested in wireless attacks atm because Im new and thats where I already have some background study and experience with... Im using kali and a hard install on a usb or an SSD. which ever. I dont intend to break any laws but want to learn and create an environment I can learn in.

[mothered]

but want to learn and create an environment I can learn in.

As In a controlled environment with anonymity measures In place?

[natifix]

I have no idea really... something for a scrub to start learning in...