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Learning Metasploit [Video]

By : Sagar Rahalkar
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Learning Metasploit [Video]

By: Sagar Rahalkar

Overview of this book

<p><span id="description" class="sugar_field">This course will begin by introducing you to Metasploit and its functionality. Next, you will learn how to set up and configure Metasploit on various platforms to create a virtual test environment. You will also get your hands on various tools and components used by Metasploit. Further, in the video, you will learn how to find weaknesses in the target system and hunt for vulnerabilities using Metasploit and its supporting tools. Next, you'll get hands-on experience carrying out client-side attacks. Moving on, you'll learn about web application security scanning and bypassing anti-virus and clearing traces on the target system post-compromise. This video will also keep you updated with the latest security techniques and methods that can be directly applied to scan, test, hack, and secure networks and systems with Metasploit. By the end of this course, you'll get the hang of bypassing different defences, after which you'll learn how hackers use the network to gain access to different systems.</span></p> <h2><span class="sugar_field">Style and Approach</span></h2> <p><span class="sugar_field"><span id="trade_selling_points_c" class="sugar_field">This tutorial is packed with step-by-step instructions that are useful for those getting started with Metasploit. This is an easy-to-read guide to learning Metasploit from scratch that explains simply and clearly all you need to know to use this essential IT power tool.</span></span></p>
Table of Contents (10 chapters)
Chapter 3
Metasploit Components and Environment Configuration
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Section 1
Structure and Components of Metasploit
The best way to learn the structure of Metasploit is to browse through its directory. When using a Kali Linux. The Metasploit Framework has a very clear and well-defined structure, and the tools/utilities within the framework are organized based on their relevance in various phases of the penetration testing life cycle. The Metasploit Framework has various component categories based on their role in the penetration testing phases. - Look at the anatomy of Metasploit - Explore Auxiliaries - See Exploits