Benefits of penetration testing using Metasploit

Before we jump into an example penetration test, we must know why we should prefer Metasploit to manual exploitation techniques. Is this because of a hacker-like Terminal that gives us a pro look, or is there a different reason? Metasploit is the preferable choice compared to traditional manual techniques because of specific factors. We will discuss these in this section.

Open source

One of the top reasons why we should go with Metasploit Framework is because it is open source and actively developed. Various other expensive tools exist for carrying out penetration testing. However, Metasploit allows its users to access its source code and add their own custom modules. The Pro version of Metasploit is chargeable, but for the sake of learning, the Framework edition is mostly preferred.

Support for testing large networks and natural naming conventions

Using Metasploit is easy. However, here, ease of use refers to natural naming...