Armitage (computing)
Armitage is a graphical cyber attack management tool for the Metasploit Project that visualizes targets and recommends exploits. It is a free and open source network security tool notable for its contributions to red team collaboration allowing for: shared sessions, data, and communication through a single Metasploit instance.[1] Armitage is written and supported by Raphael Mudge.
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Original author(s) | Raphael Mudge |
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Stable release | 08.13.15
/ August 13, 2015 |
Written in | Java |
Operating system | Cross-platform |
Available in | English |
Type | Computer security |
License | BSD 3-Clause License |
Website | http://www.fastandeasyhacking.com/ |
History
Armitage is a GUI front-end for the Metasploit Framework developed by Raphael Mudge with the goal of helping security professionals better understand hacking and to help them realize the power of Metasploit.[2] It was originally made for Cyber Defense Exercises, but has since expanded its user base to other penetration testers.[3]
Features
Armitage is a scriptable red team collaboration tool built on top of the Metasploit Framework. Through Armitage, a user may launch scans and exploits, get exploit recommendations, and use the advanced features of the Metasploit Framework's meterpreter.
References
- "Armitage A GUI for Metasploit". Strategic Cyber LLC. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- "Armitage". Offensive Security. Retrieved 2013-11-18.
- "Features". Strategic Cyber LLC. Retrieved 2013-11-18.