Course Overview
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Metasploit framework, a powerful open-source tool used by security professionals. You will learn how to set up a Metasploit-based testing environment, understand the core components of the framework, and perform various penetration testing tasks using Metasploit. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively utilize the Metasploit framework for hacking and security assessments.
Course Outline
Introduction to Metasploit
Importance of Metasploit in the world of penetration testing
Overview of the Metasploit framework and its capabilities
Setting up a Metasploit Lab
Configuring target systems for Metasploit testing
Metasploit Basics
Navigating and understanding the Metasploit console
Executing basic Metasploit commands and operations
Searching for and selecting appropriate modules
Understanding Metasploit’s modular architecture
Gathering Information and Reconnaissance
Utilizing Metasploit modules for information gathering
Performing network discovery and vulnerability scanning
Gathering and analyzing system information
Exploiting Vulnerabilities
Selecting and deploying appropriate exploit modules
Customizing exploit payloads and options
Post-exploitation Techniques
Maintaining access and establishing persistence on compromised systems
Upgrading shells and escalating privileges
Executing post-exploitation modules
Armitage GUI
Introducing the Armitage graphical user interface
Leveraging Armitage’s features for learning
Social Engineering
Understanding social engineering techniques
Utilizing Metasploit for crafting and delivering social engineering attacks
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the Metasploit framework and the ability to leverage its capabilities for hacking and security assessments.
And More!
