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This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of penetration testing with Metasploit. You will learn the most important concepts, tools, and techniques for analyzing networks and systems for security gaps and identifying vulnerabilities. The aim of the course is to understand and apply basic penetration testing skills.
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What you will learn:
- Introduction to Metasploit and its possible applications
- Use of the Metasploit console and its modules
- Use of Meterpreter for advanced penetration testing
- Gathering information and scanning networks for vulnerabilities
- Carrying out attacks and simulating exploits
- Methods for client-side exploitation
- Managing and using systems after successful exploitation
Requirements:
- Good administrative experience with Linux and Windows
- Experience with the Linux shell
- Basic knowledge of system administration, network technology, and programming
- Familiarity with working in a virtual test environment
- Enthusiasm for learning and experimenting
Who is this course suitable for?
- IT security specialists who want to take their first steps in penetration testing
- System administrators who want to deepen their knowledge of security assessment
- Tech enthusiasts with an interest in vulnerability analysis and network security
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Course details:
This course provides you with practical knowledge of the basics of penetration testing with Metasploit. You will learn how to use Metasploit effectively, simulate attacks, and evaluate network security. The course covers all essential aspects from vulnerability scanning and exploits to post-exploitation.
Course content - 9 sections • 48 lessons • 4 hours 32 minutes total duration
1. Introduction and information about the course
1.1 Trailer
1.2 Information about the course
1.3 My test environment
2. Introduction to Metasploit
2.1 Metasploit editions
2.2 Definitions of terms
2.3 Scope and frequency
2.4 Types of pentests
2.5 Pentest phases
2.6 The differences
2.7 Vulnerabilities and exploits
3. Exploring Metasploit
3.1 Initializing the database and starting the console
3.2 Understanding and exploring the Metasploit console
3.3 The pentest-standard.org website
3.4 Workspace
3.5 Main payload types
3.6 Payload types in Metasploit
3.7 Creating and executing payloads
3.8 Creating a payload with Metasploit
3.9 Metasploit encoders
4. Using Meterpreter
4.1 Creating a Meterpreter
4.2 Meterpreter session and the help
4.3 Plaintext communication reverse
4.4 Encrypted communication with Meterpreter reverse
4.5 The Incognito extension
4.6 Virus Total
5. Gathering information and scanning
5.1 Gathering information
5.2 Searching for modules
5.3 A Syn PortScan
5.4 A TCP PortScan and nmap
5.5 Using host information
5.6 Using other auxiliary modules
5.7 Importing an existing vulnerability scan report
5.8 Searching for exploits
6. Carrying out attacks
6.1 Exploiting a Metasploitable vulnerability
6.2 Exploit and payloads
6.3 Launching an attack
7. Client-side exploitation
7.1 MSFVenom Payload Creator
7.2 Executing the created payload
7.3 Creating a payload with the Social Engineering Toolkit
7.4 Creating a new reverse Meterpreter shell
7.5 Concealing the payload
8. Managing post-exploitation
8.1 Using post modules
8.2 Enabling RDP and creating a hash dump
8.3 Lateral movement – exploring new systems
8.4 Port forwarding and RDP session
8.5 Post enumeration
9. In conclusion
9.1 GitHub
9.2 Summary
