Welcome to the coursera guided project on using Metasploit! This comprehensive training program focuses on the key tools and techniques needed to conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing. With a blend of theory and hands-on practice, the course is structured into three main modules:
Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing
Instructor: Ryan Nigro
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What you'll learn
Utilize an exploit using Metasploit to gain access to a vulnerable system
Perform a Vulnerability Scan Analysis to enable effective vulnerability reporting
Author comprehensive penetration testing reports with results that will enable a company to fix their vulnerabilities
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Use Nmap to Scan for Vulnerable Services
Perform Vulnerability Research
Perform More Active Reconaissance
Intro To Metasploit
Load Your First Metasploit Module
Exploit a Vulnerable Machine
Create a Penetration Testing Report
Recommended experience
- Basic knowledge of linux command line and networking
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
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Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
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This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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