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Keith Watson
The Metasploit Framework is a very capable exploitation toolkit. It is not an easy tool to quickly understand and utilize effectively. In this course, Metasploit: Getting Started, you’ll learn to use the Metasploit Framework to configure and launch exploits with payloads to compromise vulnerable target systems in a red team and penetration testing context. First, you’ll explore the Metasploit Framework architecture, which is key to understanding the framework’s capabilities and inner workings. Next, you’ll discover how to configure the Metasploit Framework for launching an attack. Finally, you’ll learn how to use the Metasploit Framework’s tools for post-exploitation activities once a system has been compromised. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of configuring and launching penetration tests needed to effectively use the Metasploit Framework.
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What's inside
Syllabus
Course Overview
Penetration Testing Ethics and Processes
Metasploit Framework Capabilities
Metasploit Framework Architecture
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Syllabus
Course Overview
Penetration Testing Ethics and Processes
Metasploit Framework Capabilities
Metasploit Framework Architecture
Read more
Installing and Configuring the Metasploit Framework
Preparing an Attack
Launching an Attack
Working with the Metasploit Framework
Summary and Next Steps
Good to know
Good to know
Know what's good ,
what to watch for , and
possible dealbreakers
Strong emphasis on a practical application of the Metasploit Framework in penetration testing, which is industry-standard
Introduces and explores the vast capabilities of the Metasploit Framework for exploitation
Builds a solid foundation for beginners in understanding the Metasploit Framework's architecture and functionality
Provides a step-by-step approach to configuring and launching exploits with payloads for effective penetration testing
Covers post-exploitation activities to strengthen the understanding of securing systems after a compromise
Requires some prior knowledge and experience in penetration testing, as it assumes familiarity with the subject matter
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your course. Deepen your understanding
during
and
after
it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered
in Metasploit: Getting Started with these
activities:
Gather Penetration Testing Resources
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Organize and maintain a comprehensive collection of penetration testing tools, resources, and research to support your learning and future endeavors.
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Penetration Testing Tools
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Identify and curate high-quality penetration testing resources, including tools, frameworks, and documentation.
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Create a centralized repository, such as a personal website or wiki, to organize and store the resources.
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Regularly update the repository with the latest tools and findings.
Follow Metasploit Framework Tutorials
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Gain practical experience by following guided tutorials that walk you through the usage of the Metasploit Framework and various exploitation techniques.
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Metasploit Framework
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Find reputable sources of Metasploit Framework tutorials.
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Choose a tutorial that aligns with your skill level and interests.
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Follow the tutorial's instructions and complete the exercises.
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Troubleshoot any issues or challenges encountered during the tutorial.
Join a Penetration Testing Study Group
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Engage with peers, learn from their experiences, and share knowledge by participating in a penetration testing study group.
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Identify or create a penetration testing study group platform.
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Connect with other students and professionals interested in penetration testing.
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Share knowledge, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
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Practice Exploit Chain Execution
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Solidify your understanding by practicing and executing exploit chains to gain experience in real-world scenarios.
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Exploit Development
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Set up a virtual lab environment for practice.
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Choose a vulnerable target system and identify potential entry points.
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Develop and execute an exploit chain to compromise the target system.
Gather Penetration Testing Resources
Show steps
Organize and maintain a comprehensive collection of penetration testing tools, resources, and research to support your learning and future endeavors.
Browse courses on
Penetration Testing Tools
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify and curate high-quality penetration testing resources, including tools, frameworks, and documentation.
- Create a centralized repository, such as a personal website or wiki, to organize and store the resources.
- Regularly update the repository with the latest tools and findings.
Follow Metasploit Framework Tutorials
Show steps
Gain practical experience by following guided tutorials that walk you through the usage of the Metasploit Framework and various exploitation techniques.
Browse courses on
Metasploit Framework
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Find reputable sources of Metasploit Framework tutorials.
- Choose a tutorial that aligns with your skill level and interests.
- Follow the tutorial's instructions and complete the exercises.
- Troubleshoot any issues or challenges encountered during the tutorial.
Join a Penetration Testing Study Group
Show steps
Engage with peers, learn from their experiences, and share knowledge by participating in a penetration testing study group.
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Identify or create a penetration testing study group platform.
- Connect with other students and professionals interested in penetration testing.
- Share knowledge, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
One other activity
Expand to see all activities and additional details
Show all four activities
Practice Exploit Chain Execution
Show steps
Solidify your understanding by practicing and executing exploit chains to gain experience in real-world scenarios.
Browse courses on
Exploit Development
Show steps
Show steps
Show steps
- Set up a virtual lab environment for practice.
- Choose a vulnerable target system and identify potential entry points.
- Develop and execute an exploit chain to compromise the target system.
Career center
Learners who complete Metasploit: Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills
that may be useful to these careers:
Penetration Tester
Penetration Tester
A Penetration Tester helps identify and exploit vulnerabilities in an organization’s computer systems and networks, in order to assess the organization’s security posture and identify areas for improvement. Metasploit is an industry standard tool in penetration testing, making it a highly relevant tool in this role. This course will ensure that you are prepared to use Metasploit effectively to achieve the goals of a penetration test.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineer
A Network Security Engineer helps protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s computer networks and data, by designing, implementing, and maintaining network security controls, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and virtual private networks. Metasploit is an industry leading tool in penetration testing, which is a common task Network Security Engineers perform to identify and remediate weaknesses in an organization’s security systems. Taking a course in Metasploit can help you succeed in this role by preparing you to use this industry leading tool.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analyst
An Information Security Analyst helps protect an organization’s digital information by assessing, planning, and deploying computer and network security controls, including access control, intrusion detection systems, and security policies. Metasploit is an industry leading tool for penetration testing, a process that can be used to identify and remediate weaknesses in an organization’s security systems and controls. Taking a course on this can help you succeed in this role by providing foundational knowledge of a tool commonly used on the job. This course may also help you in the other aspects of your job such as planning security controls, testing network security systems, and developing security policies.
Security Engineer
Security Engineer
A Security Engineer designs, implements, and maintains security controls to protect an organization’s information and systems from security threats and attacks. Metasploit is a common tool in penetration testing, a practice that Security Engineers commonly perform to audit and improve their organization’s security. This course will ensure that you are well prepared to use Metasploit effectively in this role.
Vulnerability Assessor
Vulnerability Assessor
A Vulnerability Assessor identifies and assesses vulnerabilities in an organization’s computer systems and networks, and takes steps to mitigate the risk of these vulnerabilities being exploited by attackers. Metasploit is an industry standard tool in penetration testing, which is often used to identify and assess vulnerabilities. This course may help you succeed in this role by teaching you about this industry standard tool that you may encounter in your work.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
A Cybersecurity Analyst monitors and analyzes an organization’s computer systems and networks for security threats and attacks, and takes steps to protect the organization’s information and systems from compromise. Metasploit is a penetration testing tool often used to identify weaknesses in an organization’s security systems. This course may be useful to you by teaching you about this industry standard tool that you may encounter in your work.
Security Consultant
Security Consultant
A Security Consultant provides advice and guidance to organizations on how to protect their information and systems from security threats and attacks. Metasploit is a critical tool in penetration testing, a service commonly offered by security consultants. This course would help build your foundation with Metasploit.
Incident Responder
Incident Responder
An Incident Responder investigates and responds to security incidents, such as data breaches and cyberattacks, and takes steps to mitigate the damage caused by the incident and prevent future incidents. Metasploit may be used in incident response to determine how an attacker compromised a system, identify indicators of compromise, and potentially remediate the vulnerability. This course may be useful to you by teaching you about this industry standard tool that you may encounter in your work.
Security Auditor
Security Auditor
A Security Auditor assesses an organization’s security posture and compliance with security regulations and standards, and makes recommendations for improvement. Metasploit is an industry standard tool in penetration testing, a practice that is often a part of a security audit. This course may be useful to you by teaching you about this industry standard tool that you may encounter in your work.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analyst
A Malware Analyst investigates and analyzes malware, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans, to identify how it works, how it spreads, and how to protect against it. Metasploit may be used in malware analysis to identify the payload contained in malware, or to create emulation environments to research malware behavior and learn how to prevent infection. This course may be useful to you by providing foundational knowledge about Metasploit and its uses in the broader field of computer security.
Computer Forensics Analyst
Computer Forensics Analyst
A Computer Forensics Analyst investigates and analyzes computer systems and data to identify and preserve evidence of a crime or security incident. Metasploit may be used in computer forensics to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a system in order to access data that would otherwise be inaccessible. This course may be useful to you by teaching you about this industry leading tool, Metasploit, that may be used in some aspects of a computer forensics investigation.
Security Architect
Security Architect
A Security Architect designs, implements, and maintains an organization’s security architecture, which includes the security policies, procedures, and technologies that protect the organization’s information and systems. Metasploit is a tool commonly used to test the security of an organization’s computer systems and networks, often as part of an organization’s overall security architecture. This course may be useful to you by teaching you about this industry leading testing tool, Metasploit.
Cryptographer
Cryptographer
A Cryptographer designs and develops cryptographic algorithms and protocols to protect information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Metasploit may be used to create and test exploits that target cryptographic systems. While not directly related to cryptography, this course may provide some helpful context for understanding the uses of cryptography in the field of computer security.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
A Software Engineer designs, develops, and maintains software applications and systems. Metasploit may be used as a tool in security testing during the development process. This course may be useful to you to expand your knowledge of application security testing tools.
IT Manager
IT Manager
An IT Manager plans, implements, and manages an organization’s information technology systems and infrastructure, including computer systems, networks, and applications. Metasploit may be used to test the security of an organization’s computer systems and networks, which can be part of an IT Manager’s responsibilities. This course can be useful for gaining familiarity with this commonly used penetration testing tool.
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Reading list
We've selected seven books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Metasploit: Getting Started.
Comprehensive guide to the Metasploit Framework, covering everything from installation and configuration to writing your own exploits. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Metasploit and how to use it effectively.
Comprehensive guide to malware analysis, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about malware and how to analyze it.
Comprehensive guide to exploitation, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about exploitation and how to do it effectively.
Comprehensive guide to ethical hacking, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about ethical hacking and how to do it effectively.
Practical guide to using Python for penetration testing and security research. It covers everything from basic Python programming to advanced techniques like network exploitation and malware analysis.
Comprehensive guide to web application security, covering everything from basic concepts to advanced techniques. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about web application security and how to do it effectively.
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Comprehensive guide to Metasploit Pro, covering everything from installation and configuration to writing your own exploits. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Metasploit Pro and how to use it effectively.
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125 hours
Level
Introductory
Via
Pluralsight
Instructor
Keith Watson
Language
English
Good to know
Strong emphasis on a practical application of the Metasploit Framework in penetration testing, which is industry-standard
Introduces and explores the vast capabilities of the Metasploit Framework for exploitation
Builds a solid foundation for beginners in understanding the Metasploit Framework's architecture and functionality
Provides a step-by-step approach to configuring and launching exploits with payloads for effective penetration testing
Covers post-exploitation activities to strengthen the understanding of securing systems after a compromise
Requires some prior knowledge and experience in penetration testing, as it assumes familiarity with the subject matter
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