Before we jump into an example penetration test, we must know why we prefer Metasploit to manual exploitation techniques. Is this because of a hacker-like Terminal that gives a pro look, or is there a different reason? Metasploit is an excellent choice when compared to traditional manual techniques because of certain factors, which are as follows:
- Metasploit Framework is open source
- Metasploit supports large testing networks by making use of CIDR identifiers
- Metasploit offers quick generation of payloads which can be changed or switched on the fly
- Metasploit leaves the target system stable in most cases
- The GUI environment provides a fast and user-friendly way to conduct penetration testing
