Metasploit

Metasploit is a powerful and widely-used cybersecurity framework for penetration testing and vulnerability assessment in information technology environments. Coursera's Metasploit catalogue teaches you the core functionalities of this essential tool, including exploitation techniques, penetration testing methodologies, and the intricacies of the Metasploit Framework. You'll learn to set up and configure Metasploit, identify and exploit vulnerabilities, perform network and system attacks, and execute post-exploitation tactics such as persistence techniques and attack simulations. This skill empowers cybersecurity professionals to conduct advanced penetration tests, understand attacker methodologies, and implement effective countermeasures, making it invaluable for ethical hacking, red teaming, and overall system security enhancement in today's digital landscape.