Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell from Pluralsight

PowerShell is a powerful tool that can help you to enumerate local and remote information during an offensive engagement. This course will teach you how to use PowerShell to perform reconnaissance in a red team scenario.

Using out-of-the-box tools during a red team engagement increases your chances of being detected. Highly skilled attackers leverage Windows-native features to perform their actions without being caught. In this course, Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell, you’ll learn to perform reconnaissance on an offensive engagement using PowerShell features. First, you’ll explore how to gather information from local and remote machines using PowerShell features. Next, you’ll discover how to enumerate hosts and ports on your target network. Finally, you’ll learn how to leverage PowerShell to harvest information from the Active Directory of your target domain. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of PowerShell needed to enumerate information in a red team engagement.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Enumerating Local Host Information

Enumerating Network Hosts

Active Directory Reconnaissance

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Helps red teamers to enumerate local and remote information

Teaches how to avoid detection by using Windows-native features

Covers enumeration of hosts and ports on target networks

Instructs on how to harvest information from Active Directory of target domains

Part of a series of courses on red team engagement

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell with these activities:

Review Networking Concepts

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Review fundamental networking concepts, such as IP addressing, subnetting, and TCP/IP, to strengthen your foundation for reconnaissance techniques.

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Go over IP addressing and subnetting concepts
Review the TCP/IP model and its protocols

Follow PowerShell Tutorials

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Enhance your understanding of PowerShell by following guided tutorials that cover essential commands and techniques used in reconnaissance.

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Find comprehensive PowerShell tutorials online
Work through the tutorials, practicing the commands

Participate in PowerShell Study Groups

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Engage with fellow learners in PowerShell study groups to discuss techniques, share insights, and improve your red team reconnaissance skills.

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Find or create a PowerShell study group online or in your local community
Join discussions, ask questions, and contribute your knowledge to the group

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Attend PowerShell Workshops

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Enhance your learning experience by attending hands-on PowerShell workshops led by experts, gaining valuable insights and practical skills in network reconnaissance.

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Research and identify relevant PowerShell workshops
Register and actively participate in the workshop
Apply the techniques and knowledge gained to your own projects

Practice Network Enumeration

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Solidify your network enumeration skills by practicing with real-world examples and scenarios, testing your ability to gather information effectively.

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Set up a testing environment with different network configurations
Use PowerShell commands to enumerate hosts and ports
Analyze the results and identify potential vulnerabilities

Build a PowerShell Reconnaissance Tool

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Create a custom PowerShell script or tool that automates network enumeration and reconnaissance tasks, tailoring it to your specific needs and enhancing your efficiency.

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Identify specific reconnaissance tasks you want to automate
Design and develop a PowerShell script or tool to address those tasks
Test and refine your tool to optimize its functionality

Participate in PowerShell CTFs

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Challenge yourself and test your reconnaissance skills by participating in Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions that focus on PowerShell scripting and network enumeration.

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Find and register for PowerShell CTF events
Collaborate with a team or participate individually
Solve PowerShell challenges and capture flags

Mentor Junior PowerShell Learners

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Consolidate your understanding of PowerShell reconnaissance techniques by sharing your knowledge and guiding junior learners, fostering their growth and your own.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior learners
Provide guidance, support, and resources to the mentees
Reflect on your own knowledge and skills through the mentoring experience

Career center

Learners who complete Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Network Engineers who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to manage and troubleshoot their networks, as well as to identify and resolve network issues.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators manage and maintain computer systems. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Systems Administrators who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to manage and troubleshoot their systems, as well as to identify and resolve system issues.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze security data to identify and respond to security threats. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Security Analysts who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to analyze security data and identify and respond to security threats.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design and implement network security solutions for organizations. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Network Security Engineers who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to design and implement network security solutions for their organizations, as well as to identify and resolve network security issues.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide organizations with advice and guidance on how to improve their security posture. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Security Consultants who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to assess the security of their clients' networks and identify areas for improvement.

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Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

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Incident Responder

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity systems. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Cybersecurity Engineers who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to manage and troubleshoot their cybersecurity systems, as well as to identify and resolve cybersecurity issues.

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Cloud Security Engineer

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers use their knowledge of networks and system vulnerabilities to test systems for weaknesses. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Penetration Testers who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to conduct network reconnaissance and identify vulnerabilities in their target networks.

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Malware Analyst

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Security Architect

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Security Researchers who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks, as well as to develop new security tools and techniques.

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Computer Forensic Analyst

Computer Forensic Analysts investigate and analyze computer systems for evidence of cybercrimes. Network Discovery and Enumeration with PowerShell may be useful for Computer Forensic Analysts who wish to leverage their PowerShell experience to investigate and analyze computer systems for evidence of cybercrimes, as well as to develop new forensic tools and techniques.

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