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Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing
Completed by Patrick Jacobs
September 13, 2025
2 hours (approximately)
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What you will 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
Skills you will gain
