Students will gain experience with the widely-used open source Metasploit® framework and related tools for exploiting vulnerable software and insecure system configurations. The exercise leads students through the entire process, from scanning the network to getting remote shells and accessing sensitive information. By seeing the tools available to potential attackers, students will gain a greater appreciation for the need to keep software up-to-date and securely configured.
Prerequisites
Basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.) and familiarity with the Unix/Linux command line.
Expected Duration
1 hour, self-paced. Pause and continue at any time.
1 CPE awarded on successful completion.
Availability
Included if you are a subscriber to any of the following training packages:
- Level 1: Enterprise Instructional Labs
- Introduction to Cybersecurity Lab Package
- Introduction to Network Security Lab Package
- Essential Tools for Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Scanning Package
- Target Developer 1
- Cyber Operator 1
- Systems Security Analyst 1
- Cyber Defense Analyst 1
- Vulnerability Assessment Analyst 1
- Security Architect
- Secure Software Assessor
- Authorizing Official/Designating Representative
- Level 3: Attack Scenarios, Attack/Defense/IR Exercises, and Instructional Labs
- Level 2: Attack/Defense/IR Exercises and Instructional Labs
