Metasploit Pro is a straightforward and complete penetration testing solution especially designed for users who need to reduce the risk of a data breach.

It helps them to simulate attacks on their network in a secure environment, validate vulnerabilities, check the security controls and mitigation efforts, as well as manage and organize phishing exposure.

Once the installation process is finished, Metasploit Pro will open a new window into your default web browser from where you can eliminate false positives from third-party vulnerability scanners and conduct penetration tests through a simple interface.

User-friendly wizards are also available that guide you throughout the entire process of auditing web applications or exploiting vulnerabilities effortlessly.

By accessing the ‘Quick PenTest’ option you are able to configure a test that automatically gathers all the necessary information concerning the target network, launches attacks against the targets and builds a full-detailed report for further analysis.

After specifying the project name and the target addresses, you can easily navigate through tabs such as ‘Configure Scan’, ‘Run Exploits’ and ‘Generate Report’ to set up all the options according to your needs. The application will immediately verify which vulnerabilities really put your data at risk and quickly prioritize all the high-risk threats that need your attention.

What’s more, Metasploit Pro enables you to inspect your network for weak passwords and identify active accounts of previous employees. On this manner, you are able to change passwords and tweak policy, as well as modify, collect and replay credentials.

Taking into consideration the most password auditors available on market, you are limited to cracking Windows passwords offline. However, with the help of this program, you are able to preview all the weak passwords and test them over various network services such as SSH, VNC and Telnet.

To conclude, Metasploit Pro gives you a better overview about all the vulnerabilities and allows you to safely simulate attacks on your network. This way, you can easily reduce the risk of a data breach by auditing web applications and testing your users’ security awareness.