Leverage PowerShell Tools for Pen Testing from Pluralsight

This course will teach you to leverage one of the most powerful built-in tools, PowerShell, for penetration testing.

Penetration testing is an essential task to ensure up-to-date security for your business. In this course, Leverage PowerShell Tools for Pen Testing, you’ll learn to effectively leverage PowerShell tools during a penetration test. First, you’ll explore situational awareness involving recon on a target environment. Here you will explore ways that you can execute PowerShell commands in memory and some of the tools from PowerSploit. Next, you’ll discover how to use the modules of Empire to further expand your grasp into the target network. Finally, you’ll learn how to work with PowerUpSQL to leverage PowerShell to obtain data from a SQL database. As an added bonus, you will cover some extremely useful tools to create PowerShell download cradles and obfuscate your PowerShell commands. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of leveraging PowerShell tools to enhance your pentesting skills.

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Catch Me if You Can

Long Live the Empire

Total Immersion

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores advanced topics, such as post-exploitation and data exfiltration

Provides hands-on experience with real-world tools and techniques

Taught by experienced cybersecurity professional

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Learners who complete Leverage PowerShell Tools for Pen Testing will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers use their knowledge of computer networks and security to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems. This course may be useful for a career in this field by providing hands-on experience with penetration testing using PowerShell.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security systems to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts use their knowledge of computer networks and security to protect organizations from cyberattacks. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and manage network security systems to protect computer networks from unauthorized access, attack, or misuse. Some specialize in penetration testing, using PowerShell to find vulnerabilities in network security.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants assess an organization's security posture and recommend improvements to strengthen security defenses. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders respond to and handle security incidents. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts analyze malware to understand how it works and how to protect against it. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Computer Forensics Analyst

Computer Forensics Analysts investigate computer crimes and recover evidence from computer systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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IT Security Specialist

IT Security Specialists keep computer networks safe from malware, viruses, and unauthorized access. Some specialize in penetration testing, exploiting network vulnerabilities to find and fix weaknesses before malicious actors can take advantage of them. This course may be useful for a career in this field by building a foundation in using PowerShell for penetration testing.

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Ethical Hacker

Ethical Hackers use their knowledge of computer networks and security to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers find and fix vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat Intelligence Analysts collect, analyze, and disseminate information about threats to an organization's security. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Security Auditor

Security Auditors assess an organization's security posture and compliance with security regulations. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in security systems.

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Systems Security Administrator

Systems Security Administrators manage and maintain an organization's computer networks and systems. Some specialize in penetration testing to find and fix vulnerabilities in an organization's security systems.

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