Chapter 24. Getting Started with Metasploit
"100 percent security" to remain a myth for long
- Anupam Tiwari
Penetration testing is the art of performing a deliberate attack on a network, web application, server, or any device that requires a thorough check-up from a security perspective. The idea of a penetration test is to uncover flaws while simulating real-world threats. A penetration test is performed to figure out vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the systems so that vulnerable systems can stay immune to threats and malicious activities.
Achieving success in a penetration test largely depends on using the right set of tools and techniques. A penetration tester must choose the right set of tools and methodologies in order to complete a test. While talking about the best tools for penetration testing, the first one that comes to mind is Metasploit. It is considered to be one of the most practical tools to carry out penetration testing today. Metasploit offers a wide variety of exploits...
