So far, we have focused completely on the Metasploit framework and studied how to use the framework to get the best out of penetration testing. Now we will shift our focus on Metasploit extension tools which further take penetration testing to the next level. We will start our tour with Armitage, a GUI-based tool that runs over the framework. It is an intelligent tool for Metasploit that visualizes targets, recommends exploits, and exposes the advanced post-exploitation features in the framework.
Armitage organizes Metasploit's capabilities around the hacking process. There are features for discovery, access, post-exploitation, and maneuver. Armitage's dynamic workspaces let you define and switch between target criteria quickly. Use this to segment thousands of hosts into target sets. Armitage also launches scans and imports data from many security scanners. Armitage visualizes your current targets, so you'll know the hosts you're working with and where you have sessions. Armitage...