Santoku

Santoku

Santoku is a general-purpose operating system based on the Linux kernel. It is specifically designed for mobile forensics, mobile malware analysis, and mobile application security testing. The name 'Santoku' is derived from the Japanese word meaning 'three virtues' or 'three uses', reflecting the three main tasks that Santoku is designed to perform.

Features

Santoku has a number of features that make it a powerful tool for mobile security testing. These include:

• Mobile Forensics: Santoku includes tools for acquiring and analyzing data from mobile devices. This includes data recovery tools, as well as tools for analyzing data at a low level.

• Mobile Malware Analysis: Santoku includes a range of tools for analyzing mobile malware. This includes static and dynamic analysis tools, as well as tools for reverse engineering.

• Mobile Application Security Testing: Santoku includes a range of tools for testing the security of mobile applications. This includes tools for static and dynamic analysis, as well as tools for penetration testing.

Installation

Santoku can be installed as a standalone operating system, or it can be run as a virtual machine using software such as VirtualBox or VMware. The Santoku ISO can be downloaded from the official Santoku website.

Usage

Once Santoku is installed, it can be used to perform a range of mobile security testing tasks. The specific steps involved will depend on the task at hand, but generally involve selecting the appropriate tool from the Santoku menu, configuring the tool as required, and then running the tool against the target device or application.

See Also

• Linux
• Mobile Security
• Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Penetration Testing

External Links

• Official Santoku Website

References

• Santoku Documentation
• Santoku Download Page