Cisco Tools in Kali Linux

Kali Linux is a powerful penetration testing operating system that comes with a variety of tools, including those designed for network security assessments. Cisco devices are widely used in networking, and Kali Linux offers several tools to analyze and interact with them. In this guide, we’ll explore essential Cisco tools available in Kali Linux with example commands.

Nmap – Scanning Cisco Devices

Nmap (Network Mapper) is a powerful tool for network discovery and security auditing. You can use it to detect Cisco devices on a network.

$ nmap -p 23,22,80 --open -sV 192.168.1.0/24
 

This command scans the network for open ports (Telnet, SSH, and HTTP) to identify Cisco devices.

Cisco Torch – Scanning Tool

Cisco Torch is a tool specifically designed to scan and test Cisco routers for vulnerabilities.

$ cisco-torch -A 192.168.1.1 -b passwords.txt
 

This command attempts to brute-force login credentials using a list of passwords.

Cisco Auditing Tool

The Cisco Auditing Tool (CAT) is a security tool used to check for weaknesses in Cisco routers and switches. It helps find weak passwords, misconfigurations, and security risks in network devices. The tool works by scanning Telnet, SSH, and SNMP services to detect vulnerabilities. It is mainly used by security professionals and ethical hackers for network security testing. CAT runs on Kali Linux and uses simple commands to audit Cisco devices. Always ensure you have permission before using it on any network.

 

These tools can help security professionals analyze, test, and secure Cisco devices. However, always ensure you have permission before testing any network. Ethical hacking practices should be followed to avoid legal consequences.