{"product_id":"9798868823190","title":"Initial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter: A Hands-On Introduction to Metasploit Techniques","description":"\u003ch1\u003eInitial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter: A Hands-On Introduction to Metasploit Techniques\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eO’Leary, Mike\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eAre you ready to move beyond theory and start building real-world cybersecurity skills? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eInitial Access with Metasploit and Meterpreter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003e is your hands-on guide to understanding how attackers gain their first foothold—and how defenders can stop them. Designed for college students, self-taught learners, and early-career professionals, this book bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and practical expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eAssuming a basic familiarity with Windows, Linux, and networking, this intermediate-level text dives straight into the tools and techniques used in offensive security. You’ll begin by using Metasploit and Meterpreter to access systems with known credentials, then progress to brute force attacks, phishing campaigns, and custom malware development. Along the way, you’ll explore how attackers exploit common weaknesses—and how defenders can detect and respond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eFrom crafting phishing documents in Microsoft Office to generating and analyzing malware for Windows and Linux, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how initial access works in the wild. You’ll also learn how to work with and around Microsoft Defender Antivirus, giving you insight into both offensive and defensive strategies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eWith over 100 hands-on exercises, this book is ideal for classroom use or independent study. Whether you're preparing for a cybersecurity career or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your launchpad into the world of ethical hacking and red teaming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eWhat You’ll Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eUse Metasploit and Meterpreter to control compromised systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eLaunch brute force attacks with Metasploit, NetExec, and CrackMapExec\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eBuild phishing attacks using document macros and web delivery scripts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eCreate and analyze custom malware using PowerShell, Python, and Ghidra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eUnderstand and manage Microsoft Defender Antivirus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003eWho This Book Is For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(250, 250, 250);\"\u003e Students, career changers, and aspiring cybersecurity professionals who want to build a solid foundation in offensive security techniques. If you’ve got the basics down and are ready to get your hands dirty, this book is for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2026-04-10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868823190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/979-8-8688-2320-6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 467\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44720743415948,"sku":"9798868823190","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868823190.jpg?v=1778009151","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9798868823190","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}