PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Explore the capabilities of PowerShell for pentesters across multiple platforms

Dr. Andrew Blyth

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eBook May 2024 298 pages 1st Edition

Dr. Andrew Blyth

$27.98 ~~$39.99~~

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eBook May 2024 298 pages 1st Edition

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Key benefits

Leverage PowerShell's unique capabilities at every stage of the Cyber Kill Chain, maximizing your effectiveness
Perform network enumeration techniques and exploit weaknesses with PowerShell's built-in and custom tools
Learn how to conduct penetration testing on Microsoft Azure and AWS environments
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Description

PowerShell for Penetration Testing is a comprehensive guide designed to equip you with the essential skills you need for conducting effective penetration tests using PowerShell. You'll start by laying a solid foundation by familiarizing yourself with the core concepts of penetration testing and PowerShell scripting. In this part, you'll get up to speed with the fundamental scripting principles and their applications across various platforms. You’ll then explore network enumeration, port scanning, exploitation of web services, databases, and more using PowerShell tools. Hands-on exercises throughout the book will solidify your understanding of concepts and techniques. Extending the scope to cloud computing environments, particularly MS Azure and AWS, this book will guide you through conducting penetration tests in cloud settings, covering governance, reconnaissance, and networking intricacies. In the final part, post-exploitation techniques, including command-and-control structures and privilege escalation using PowerShell, will be explored. This section encompasses post-exploitation activities on both Microsoft Windows and Linux systems. By the end of this book, you’ll have covered concise explanations, real-world examples, and exercises that will help you seamlessly perform penetration testing techniques using PowerShell.

Who is this book for?

This book is for aspiring and intermediate pentesters as well as other cybersecurity professionals looking to advance their knowledge. Anyone interested in PowerShell scripting for penetration testing will also find this book helpful. A basic understanding of IT systems and some programming experience will help you get the most out of this book.

What you will learn

Get up to speed with basic and intermediate scripting techniques in PowerShell
Automate penetration tasks, build custom scripts, and conquer multiple platforms
Explore techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in network services using PowerShell
Access and manipulate web-based applications and services with PowerShell
Find out how to leverage PowerShell for Active Directory and LDAP enumeration and exploitation
Conduct effective pentests on cloud environments using PowerShell's cloud modules

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Junya Aug 04, 2024

I recently picked up "PowerShell for Penetration Testing" and have been thoroughly impressed with the depth and breadth of its content. The book manages to strike a perfect balance between covering a wide range of topics and providing detailed explanations and examples for each one.One of the standout features of this book is the inclusion of dozens of example scripts. These scripts are incredibly useful, as they can be used as-is or easily modified to suit specific needs. This practical approach not only reinforces the concepts discussed but also provides immediate, actionable tools for penetration testing.Whether you're a beginner looking to get started with PowerShell in the context of penetration testing or an experienced professional seeking to expand your toolkit, this book offers valuable insights and resources. Highly recommended for anyone serious about mastering PowerShell for penetration testing purposes.

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Kim E Jul 18, 2024

This book is an all around resource for both newcomers and veterans in the offensive security field. It breaks down all the basics and moves you into an advanced skill set of using PowerShell for security testing. I highly recommend this book to any professional in the field.

Zane Pelletier Oct 22, 2024

Whether you like it or not, Powershell is an essential tool for LOL on Windows systems. Red teaming engagements in most Enterprise settings will require Powershell to be utilized, and this is a great resource for doing so. I highly recommend checking it out, this is a great resource to have in your toolbelt.

PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Explore the capabilities of PowerShell for pentesters across multiple platforms

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