Metasploit Bootcamp: The fastest way to learn Metasploit

Develop your penetration testing skills using the Metasploit Framework in 7 daysKey FeaturesEnhance your penetration testing skills in just 7 days through a fast-paced approachCarry out penetration testing in complex and highly secured environmentsLearn techniques to integrate Metasploit with the industry's leading toolsBook DescriptionThe Metasploit Framework is widely popular among cybersecurity professionals for detecting vulnerabilities and developing defense techniques. This book covers the framework comprehensively, helping you learn systematically with exercises after each chapter.You'll start with the Day 1 chapter, covering the basics of the Metasploit Framework and later working through an exercise.The Day 2 chapter then delves into the use of scanning and fingerprinting services with Metasploit while also helping you modify existing modules according to your needs.Following on from the previous chapter, Day 3 will guide you through exploiting various types of applications and operating systems, along with covering client-side attack techniques.On Day 4, you will focus on post-exploitation and understand how to write quick scripts to gather required information from the exploited systems.To build on your skills further, the Day 5 chapter will demonstrate the techniques involved in scanning and exploiting various services, such as databases, mobile devices, and VoIP.To prepare you for integrating Metasploit with leading industry tools for penetration testing, Day 6 helps you learn through detailed explanations.Finally, Day 7 focuses on sophisticated attack vectors and challenges based on your preparation over the past six days, ending with a Metasploit challenge that you need to solve to test your skills.By the end of this book, you will have developed the skills you need to effectively perform penetration testing using Metasploit.What you will learnGet hands-on knowledge of MetasploitUnderstand the benefits of using databases and workspaces in MetasploitPerform penetration testing on services such as databases and VoIP Understand how to customize Metasploit modules and modify existing exploitsWrite simple yet powerful Metasploit automation scriptsExplore the steps involved in post-exploitation on Android and mobile platformsWho this book is forIf you are a penetration tester, ethical hacker, or security consultant who wants to quickly get up to speed with the Metasploit Framework and carry out advanced pentesting in highly secured environments, then this book is for you.Table of ContentsGetting started with MetasploitIdentifying and Scanning TargetsExploitation and Gaining AccessPost Exploitation and Covering TracksTesting Services with MetasploitFast paced Metasploit exploitationExploiting Real-World Challenges with Metasploit