In this chapter, we saw how we could efficiently perform a penetration test on a network using OpenVAS built-in connectors and various Metasploit extensions, and how a proper report of the test can be generated. We have many other connectors at our disposal, such as ones for Nessus, SQLMAP, and so on, and we will pursue them in the upcoming chapters.
In the next chapter, we will see how we can conduct client-side attacks with Metasploit, and gain access to impenetrable targets with social engineering and payload delivery.