Parrot Security

Debian-based Linux distro for cybersecurity

Palermo, Italy
Founded 2013

Parrot Security develops Parrot OS, a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution focused on cybersecurity, privacy, and software development. The distribution ships with a comprehensive suite of tools for penetration testing, digital forensics, and anonymous browsing, and is available in multiple editions including a Home edition for daily use and a Security edition for professional red team operations. Parrot Security is incorporated in the United Kingdom as a Community Interest Company and operates in partnership with Hack The Box.

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

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A Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution for cybersecurity, privacy, and development

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