Since we have recalled the essential phases of a penetration test and completed the setup of Kali Linux, let's talk about the big picture; that is, Metasploit. Metasploit is a security project that provides exploits and tons of reconnaissance features to aid the penetration tester. Metasploit was created by H.D. Moore back in 2003, and since then, its rapid development has led it to be recognized as one of the most popular penetration testing tools. Metasploit is entirely a Ruby-driven project and offers a lot of exploits, payloads, encoding techniques, and loads of post-exploitation features.
Metasploit comes in various editions, as follows:
- Metasploit Pro: This version is a commercial one and offers tons of great features such as web application scanning, exploitation, automated exploitation, and is quite suitable for professional penetration...
