FreeBSD · Red Team · Penetration Testing

Strike First. Strike Smart.

RedBSD is a FreeBSD-based distribution loaded with a curated red team and penetration testing toolkit, an XFCE-derived desktop, and VMware-ready images — built for operators who want a fast, stable alternative to Linux-based distros.

Latest Release: RedBSD 1.0 "Initial Release" Latest

Bootable RedBSD installer for bare metal, VMware Workstation/Fusion/Player, VirtualBox, or any other hypervisor. Installs a branded FreeBSD base, then on first login walks you through a checklist to fetch and install the full RedBSD tool set from the meta-package below.

Why RedBSD?

FreeBSD Foundation

A stable, well-documented FreeBSD base with an XFCE-derived desktop and SDDM login.

Full Red Team Toolkit

Wireless attacks, C2 frameworks, AD exploitation, OSINT, and more — pre-installed and organized.

VMware Ready

VMware Tools integration and tuning out of the box for fast, reliable lab deployments.

Latest News

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January 2, 2026

RedBSD 1.0 "Initial Release" Roadmap

What to expect from the upcoming RedBSD 1.0 "Initial Release" build.

January 1, 2026

Welcome to RedBSD

Introducing RedBSD, a FreeBSD-based distro built for red team operations and penetration testing.