Exploring SecOps Tools: Penetration Testing Using Metasploit Framework

Skillsoft issued completion badges are earned based on viewing the percentage required or receiving a passing score when assessment is required. Metasploit is an open-source penetration testing framework that can be used by security professionals and ethical hackers to verify vulnerabilities, manage security assessments, and improve security awareness. One of the primary capabilities of Metasploit is the ability to write, test, and execute exploit code. In this course, you'll explore the Metasploit framework, its features, and its capabilities. Discover the Metasploit module types, including exploit, auxiliary, post-exploitation, payload, and no operation payload (NOP) generator, and identify possible disadvantages and limitations of Metasploit. Explore how to download and install Metasploit and discover how to work with modules, exploits, and payloads. Lastly, explore how to execute common Metasploit commands and recognize key steps involved in attacking a system using Metasploit.