vMware vSphere Security and Metasploit Exploitation Framework VMware vSphere is another layer in your overall environment to attack. In this article you will learn some of the threats, how to mitigate them and how to attack that virtual layer. For a number of years now I have had the privilege of traveling the globe while working with some amazing individuals to provide security assessments and training. In recent years, this work has evolved from performing standard security assessments, forensics and pentesting to focusing on security within the virtual environment. I was introduced to the VMware Hypervisor and it various products by Tim Pierson, a cloud security expert out of Dallas, TX. Working with virtualization has proven to be very enjoyable; however there is always a downside. Many owners, managers and administrators often ignore the need to assess the security of their VMware vSphere environments. Since virtualization is normally implemented in....