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Metasploit Framework Essentials

Exploit vulnerabilities and conduct post-exploitation activities using Metasploit.

6 modules
19 lessons
17 practical tasks
Metasploit Framework Essentials course element

About This Course

Learn to navigate Metasploit's modules, generate payloads, and manage exploitation workflows from reconnaissance to privilege escalation. Develop practical skills in Meterpreter operations, credential harvesting, and network pivoting for professional penetration testing.

What You'll Learn

  • Master Metasploit Framework architecture including msfconsole, database integration, module types, and workspace management for organized penetration testing operations
  • Conduct systematic reconnaissance using integrated scanning and enumeration modules that populate database with actionable intelligence for exploitation planning
  • Execute professional exploitation workflows including exploit selection, payload configuration, session management, and handler setup for successful system compromise
  • Generate customized payloads using msfvenom across diverse formats and platforms with appropriate encoding techniques for various delivery scenarios
  • Perform comprehensive post-exploitation using Meterpreter including file operations, process management, privilege escalation, and credential harvesting
  • Implement network pivoting and routing through compromised systems to access internal networks and facilitate lateral movement during security assessments

Prerequisites

  • Linux command-line proficiency (file navigation, basic commands, shell operations)
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, services, common protocols)
  • Basic understanding of operating systems (Windows and Linux architecture)
  • Familiarity with security concepts (vulnerabilities, exploits, basic attack vectors)

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