Metasploit Starter Guide
Polymath Studies Cybersecurity Academy

OBJECTIVE
Validate a known vulnerability on Metasploitable and document remediation.

AUTHORIZED USE
Use this guide only with CyberLab targets, systems you own, or systems for which you have explicit written permission.

WORKFLOW
1. Start Kali and the assigned Metasploitable target.
2. Confirm both IP addresses and scope.
3. Identify the approved module.
4. Read the module description and required options.
5. Validate the target and run only the assigned exercise.
6. Capture minimal evidence.
7. Close the session, reset the VM, and document remediation.

LAB RECORD
Target and authorization:
Tool version:
Date and time:
Commands or actions:
Evidence collected:
Result:
Defensive recommendation:

REMEMBER
A tool result is evidence to evaluate—not automatic proof. Verify important findings independently.