MODERN AUTOMATED PENETRATION TESTING TOOLS IN CYBERSECURITY TRAINING
Received: 2026-05-30
Published: 2026-06-06
Abstract
This paper discusses modern automated penetration testing tools used in cybersecurity education. The capabilities and applications of Nmap, Metasploit, SQLmap, Burp Suite, PentestGPT, Nuclei, and Pentera are analyzed. The study shows that these tools improve practical skills and enhance the effectiveness of cybersecurity training.
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