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+# Standards and References - Metasploit Framework
+
+## Industry Standards
+- **PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)**: http://www.pentest-standard.org/
+- **OWASP Testing Guide**: https://owasp.org/www-project-web-security-testing-guide/
+- **NIST SP 800-115**: Technical Guide to Information Security Testing and Assessment
+- **OSSTMM v3**: Open Source Security Testing Methodology Manual
+
+## Metasploit Documentation
+- Metasploit Framework Docs: https://docs.rapid7.com/metasploit/
+- Metasploit Unleashed (OffSec): https://www.offsec.com/metasploit-unleashed/
+- Metasploit GitHub: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
+- Module Development Guide: https://docs.metasploit.com/docs/development/developing-modules.html
+
+## Key msfconsole Commands Reference
+| Command | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `search` | Search modules by name, CVE, platform |
+| `use` | Select a module |
+| `show options` | Display module configuration |
+| `set/setg` | Set module/global variables |
+| `check` | Verify vulnerability without exploitation |
+| `exploit/run` | Execute the module |
+| `sessions` | List active sessions |
+| `db_import` | Import scan results (Nessus, Nmap, etc.) |
+| `vulns` | List known vulnerabilities from database |
+| `workspace` | Manage engagement workspaces |
+
+## Legal Considerations
+- Always obtain written authorization before testing
+- Define scope, rules of engagement, and emergency contacts
+- Document all activities for legal protection
+- Follow responsible disclosure for any new findings
+- Comply with local computer misuse laws

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+# Workflows - Metasploit Vulnerability Exploitation
+
+## Workflow 1: Vulnerability Validation Pipeline
+
+```
+┌───────────────┐   ┌───────────────┐   ┌───────────────┐
+│ Import Scan   │──>│ Filter Top    │──>│ Search MSF    │
+│ Results to DB │   │ Priority CVEs │   │ Modules       │
+└───────────────┘   └───────────────┘   └───────────────┘
+                                              │
+       ┌─────────────────────────────────────┘
+       v
+┌───────────────┐   ┌───────────────┐   ┌───────────────┐
+│ Run `check`   │──>│ Exploit if    │──>│ Document      │
+│ Command       │   │ Authorized    │   │ Evidence      │
+└───────────────┘   └───────────────┘   └───────────────┘
+       │
+       v
+┌───────────────┐   ┌───────────────┐
+│ Update Risk   │──>│ Prioritize    │
+│ Assessment    │   │ Remediation   │
+└───────────────┘   └───────────────┘
+```
+
+## Workflow 2: Patch Verification
+
+```
+Patch Deployed
+    │
+    ├──> Re-run `check` command against patched host
+    │        │
+    │        ├──> NOT VULNERABLE → Patch verified ✓
+    │        └──> STILL VULNERABLE → Patch failed ✗
+    │                 │
+    │                 └──> Escalate to remediation team
+    │
+    └──> Re-run auxiliary scanner
+             │
+             ├──> No findings → Remediation confirmed
+             └──> Findings persist → Incomplete patch
+```
+
+## Workflow 3: Metasploit Module Selection
+
+```
+CVE Identified
+    │
+    ├──> search cve:CVE-YYYY-NNNNN
+    │        │
+    │        ├──> Exploit module found → Use for validation
+    │        ├──> Auxiliary scanner found → Use for bulk check
+    │        └──> No module found → Manual validation required
+    │
+    └──> Alternative: search for related modules
+             │
+             ├──> search type:exploit platform:windows target:smb
+             └──> search type:auxiliary name:scanner
+```