This hands-on course introduces learners to the Metasploit Framework, a widely used open-source platform for simulating cyberattacks. Participants will build a secure, isolated lab environment and explore core components of Metasploit, including exploits, payloads (such as Meterpreter), auxiliary modules, and post-exploitation tools. Through guided exercises, they will learn to identify and exploit vulnerable systems, gaining essential skills for ethical hacking and penetration testing.

• Setting up a secure and isolated virtual lab for ethical hacking

• Overview of Metasploit architecture and key components

• Vulnerability scanning with auxiliary modules

• Exploiting vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux systems

• Understanding and applying payloads, including Meterpreter

• Establishing persistence through backdoors

• Using post-exploitation tools for privilege escalation and system interaction

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Set up and manage a secure virtual lab environment for ethical hacking and penetration testing

• Identify and describe the core components of the Metasploit Framework, including exploits, payloads, auxiliary modules, and post-exploitation tools

• Perform vulnerability scanning and analyze results using Metasploit’s auxiliary modules

• Select, configure, and deploy exploits and payloads to access target systems

• Apply post-exploitation techniques for privilege escalation, data extraction, and lateral movement

The course combines theoretical instruction with practical application. Core concepts are introduced using structured presentations, followed by guided lab activities that allow participants to apply techniques in a secure environment. The training emphasizes active learning through real-world simulations, with opportunities for individual experimentation and troubleshooting.