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impact on the sufferer system. Meterpreter also makes use of a centralized communication system. (Offensivesecurity.com).
Unlike other penetration testing tools like core impact, Metasploit Framework continues to be the free and open source, notwithstanding being acquired by Rapid7. The Express versions of Nexpose and Metasploit start at $2,000 and $5,000, respectively, with the full-featured Pro version starting at $15,000 per year. The price and comprehensive analysis of the Metasploit framework make it ideal for companies who wants to cut cost yet implement an enhances secure security architecture over their public and internal network.
Case Study: Rapid7 Metasploit Changes the Security Mindset at Automation Direct.
AutomationDirect.com is a foremost supplier of industrialized automation equipment and related components to manufacturers around the world. Situated in Cumming, Georgia, Automation Direct goes past low pricing to acquire client reliability, providing great client support, …show more content…
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About the Metasploit Meterpreter. (n.d.). Retrieved April 30, 2017, from https://www.offensive-security.com/metasploit-unleashed/about-meterpreter/
Bradbury, D. (2010). Hands-on with Metasploit express. Network Security, 2010(7), 7-11. doi:10.1016/S1353-4858(10)70092-1
Naraine, R. (2006). Metasploit adds Wi-Fi exploits. Eweek, 23(43), 18.
Rapid7. (7). Rapid7 Metasploit Pro Increases Vulnerability Management Efficiency by Leveraging Penetration Testing Intelligence to Validate Security Risks. Business Wire (English).
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