Learn the Metasploit Framework inside out

Course Overview

Skills and Knowledge Acquired:
This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively use the Metasploit Framework. Learners will gain an understanding of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) methodology and how it relates to the Metasploit Framework. Learners will also gain an understanding of the fundamental commands of Metasploit and how to automate repetitive tasks. Additionally, learners will learn how to use Metasploit to perform information gathering, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, post-exploitation, social engineering, privilege escalation, antivirus evasion, persistent backdoors, trojanizing executable files, remote desktop, web penetration testing, port forwarded reverse shells, the Beef-XSS Framework, and event log management. Learners will also gain an understanding of the hardware requirements for the course and the setup of the environment.


Contribution to Professional Growth:
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Metasploit framework and its applications in penetration testing. It covers the fundamentals of the framework, tying a subset of the phases of the Penetration Testing Execution Standard (PTES) methodology to the course structure. It also goes beyond the basics by dealing with social engineering, privilege escalation, antivirus evasion, persistent backdoors, trojanizing executable files, remote desktop, web penetration testing, port forwarded reverse shells, the Beef-XSS Framework, and event log management. By taking this course, professionals can gain a better understanding of the Metasploit framework and its applications, as well as the PTES methodology, which can contribute to their professional growth.


Suitability for Further Education:
This course appears to be suitable for preparing further education, as it covers a wide range of topics related to the Metasploit Framework. It covers topics such as information gathering, vulnerability assessment, exploitation, post-exploitation, social engineering, privilege escalation, antivirus evasion, persistent backdoors, trojanizing executable files, remote desktop, web penetration testing, port forwarded reverse shells, the Beef-XSS Framework, and event log management. It also requires a basic understanding of generic software programs, the Linux command line, and system administration. Therefore, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the Metasploit Framework and is suitable for preparing further education.