India, Dec. 15 -- Choosing a security-focused Linux distribution is ultimately about operational trust. When you are running a penetration test, conducting a red team engagement, or working under tight timelines, your OS must behave predictably. This comparison looks at Kali Linux 2025.4 and Parrot OS 7.0 beta from that real-world perspective: stability, workflow impact, security defaults, and risk. One important caveat must be stated up front: Parrot OS 7.0 is still in beta. Because of this, a full one-to-one comparison is not yet possible. What can be evaluated today is Parrot's current behaviour and the direction the project is taking, not the final characteristics of the upcoming stable 7.x release.

The conclusion remains straightfor...