Introduced in 2006, Windows PowerShell is a scripting language, a command-line shell, and a scripting platform built on Microsoft .NET Framework. Despite the scripting designation, Windows PowerShell features a range of characteristics common for programming languages, including its object-oriented nature, extensibility, C#-like syntax, and the ability to interact directly with .NET classes, their properties, and methods.

• Module 1: PowerShell Fundamentals
• Module 2: PowerShell Operational Security
• Module 3: Implementing PowerShell-based Security
• Module 4: Windows PowerShell-based Exploits and their Mitigation

In addition to their professional experience, students who take this training should already have the following technical knowledge:

• A good foundation in accessing and using simple Windows PowerShell commands
• The current cybersecurity ecosystem
• Experience with Windows Client and Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Basic experience and understanding of Windows networking technologies, to include Windows Firewall network setting, DNS, DHCP, WiFi, and cloud services concepts.
• Basic experience and understanding of Active Directory, including functions of a domain controller, sign on services, and an understanding of group policy.
• Knowledge of and relevant experience in systems administration, using Windows 10.