Armitage (computing)
{{Short description|Cyber attack management tool}}
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{{notability|Products|date=May 2015}}
{{primary sources|date=May 2015}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = Armitage
| logo =
| screenshot = File:Armitage Shell.png
| caption =
| author = Raphael Mudge
| released =
| latest release version = 08.13.15
| latest release date = {{start date and age|2015|08|13}}
| programming language = Java
| operating system = Cross-platform
| platform =
| language = English
| genre = Computer security
| license = BSD 3-Clause License
| website = http://www.fastandeasyhacking.com/
}}
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.{{cite news|title=Armitage A GUI for Metasploit|url=https://code.google.com/p/armitage/|publisher=Strategic Cyber LLC|access-date=2013-11-18}} Armitage is written and supported by Raphael Mudge.
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.{{cite news|title=Armitage|url=http://www.offensive-security.com/metasploit-unleashed/Armitage|publisher=Offensive Security|access-date=2013-11-18}}{{Cite web |date=2014-07-11 |title=Armitage – The Ultimate Attack Platform for Metasploit |url=https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/armitage-the-ultimate-attack-platform-for-metasploit/36863082 |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=SlideShare |language=en}} It was originally made for Cyber Defense Exercises, but has since expanded its user base to other penetration testers.{{cite news|title=Features|url=http://www.advancedpentest.com/help-armitage-vs-cobaltstrike|publisher=Strategic Cyber LLC|access-date=2013-11-18}}
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
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External links
- {{Official website}}
- [https://www.cobaltstrike.com/ Cobalt Strike (Strategic Cyber LLC)]
Category:Computer security exploits
Category:Computer security software
Category:Cross-platform free software
Category:Free security software