Metasploit Revealed: Secrets of the Expert Pentester

Benefits of using Metasploit

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