Security distributions preconfigure and install common security tools.

Kali Linux

This distribution is made by Offensive Security (company) for general security professionals.

Kali has several wordlists in /usr/share/wordlists.

openssl passwd -1
docker pull kalilinux/kali-rolling
docker run -t -i kalilinux/kali-rolling /bin/bash
apt-get update; apt-get install vim wordlists john
gunzip /usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt.gz
john crack.txt --wordlist=/usr/share/wordlists/rockyou.txt

Slingshot

This distribution is maintained by SANS.

Consistent experience for SANS students
Extensive virtual environments
Repeatable testable building process
Automated testing during build
Streamlines courseware creation

SIFT

This distribution is maintained by SANS specifically for forensics.

Better Memory management
Latest forensic tools
Cross compatibility
Stand-alone installer
Expanded filesystem support