Scanning and Reconnaissance with Metasploit
This course will teach you how to effectively use the Metasploit Framework for network scanning and reconnaissance, key components of penetration testing.
What you'll learn
In this course, Scanning and Reconnaissance with Metasploit, you’ll learn how to conduct network scanning and reconnaissance using the Metasploit Framework, one of the most powerful tools for penetration testers. First, you’ll explore the different types of scanning modules available within Metasploit and learn how to differentiate between active and passive reconnaissance techniques. Next, you’ll discover how to identify live hosts and open ports using network discovery and enumeration tools. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Metasploit’s auxiliary modules to gather additional reconnaissance data and assess vulnerabilities. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to perform effective reconnaissance and scanning, essential components in the penetration testing process.
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About the author
Dale Meredith has been a Certified Ethical Hacker/Instructor EC-Council for the past 15 years, and Microsoft Certified Trainer for over 20 years. Dale also has an additional 7 years of senior IT management experience and worked as a CTO for a popular ISP provider. Dale's expertise is in explaining difficult concepts and ensuring his students have an actionable knowledge of the course material. Straddling the line of fun and function, Dale's instruction is memorable and entertaining. Dale's knowl... more