Metasploit is a powerful framework used to test exploits against target hosts. Metasploit is far and away the de facto standard in exploit testing. We will be using the information we gleaned from our OpenVAS scans to try and exploit the systems to verify whether or not they are truly vulnerable to those vulnerabilities that were found. I will then take the results that I obtain from my tests and include them in the penetration report. This way the management and stakeholders involved within the company can patch the vulnerabilities if patches are available or created with the necessary compensating controls.

Metasploit has four versions that are currently available: the community version, the express version, the ultimate version, and the pro version. The community version is free but has limitations because it's free. The other versions increase...