WHAT IS
• The Metasploit Framework is a Ruby-based, modular penetration testing platform that enables you to
write, test, and execute exploit code. The Metasploit Framework contains a suite of tools that you can
use to test security vulnerabilities, enumerate networks, execute attacks, and evade detection. At its
core, the Metasploit Framework is a collection of commonly used tools that provide a complete
environment for penetration testing and exploit development.
• Creator – H.D Moore in 2003
• Acquired by Rapid7
• Written in Ruby
