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Payload Generation with MSFvenom

by Kevin Cardwell

This course will teach you the usage of the tool MSFvenom to create a variety of different payloads that can be used on different targets for your ethical hacking and penetration testing engagements.

What you'll learn

Want to gain more information on how to use a tool to generate payloads using the powerful utility known as MSFvenom? In this course, Payload Generation with MSFvenom, you’ll learn to master the payload creation process to assist your ethical hacking and penetration testing engagements. First, you’ll explore how payloads are used in security testing. Next, you’ll discover how to set basic payload options to customize your payloads. Finally, you’ll learn how to use advanced concepts of encoding and obfuscation to evade detection from endpoint protection software. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of MSFvenom needed to create and build custom payloads to gain access to different systems.

About the author

Kevin Cardwell provides consulting services for companies throughout the world and is an adviser to numerous government entities across the globe. He is an instructor, technical editor, and author for computer forensics and hacking courses. He is author of Building Virtual Pentesting Labs for Advanced Penetration Testing, first and second edition.

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