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Commando VM

Windows-based penetration testing distribution

⭐ 4.2/5 (1600 reviews)

About Commando VM

Commando VM by Mandiant is a customizable Windows-based penetration testing virtual machine with 140+ security tools for offensive operations.

Key Features

140+ pre-installed tools
Windows-based pentesting
Customizable installation
Active Directory testing focus
Boxstarter and Chocolatey automation
Regular tool updates

✅ Pros

Windows-native pentesting
Good for AD testing
Free and open-source
Easy customization

❌ Cons

Windows only
Resource intensive VM
Less maintained than Kali