Introduction to PowerShell for Pentesters

Tutorial: Introduction to PowerShell for Pen Testers

Step 1: Introduction and Course Overview

• Watch the YouTube video titled "Introduction to PowerShell for Pentesters" by Joe Helle.
• Understand that the course will cover using PowerShell for offensive pen testing, local and domain enumeration, user and group enumeration, finding GPOs, and vulnerable access control lists.
• Note that the course will focus on using common PowerShell tools like Power View, PowerShell remoting, and exploiting Windows machines with Mimikatz.

Step 2: Course Specifics

• Acknowledge that this course is not a foundational PowerShell scripting course and will not cover basic scripting beyond what is necessary for the tools and tasks discussed.
• Follow any automated generation scripts provided for the domain environment used in the course to avoid errors.
• Ensure not to deviate from the instructions given for domain generation or joining workstations to the domain to prevent issues.

Step 3: System Requirements

• Prepare a Windows 10 host machine for the course.
• Understand that other operating systems can be used with proper instructions or support for virtual networking.
• Download and install the required software mentioned in the video, such as VMware for virtual networking.
• Obtain a Windows Server 2019 and a Windows 10 Enterprise evaluation ISO by visiting the provided links for downloading.

Step 4: Support the Course

• Consider donating to support the course through Patreon as mentioned in the video description.
• Connect with the instructor on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Medium for updates and additional resources.
• Join the MayerSec Discord server for course support, as support will not be provided in the YouTube comments section.

Step 5: Getting Started

• Follow the instructions provided in the video to install the network domain for the course.
• Proceed with setting up the environment as demonstrated in the video to begin the course on PowerShell for pen testers.

By following these steps, you will be prepared to start the "Introduction to PowerShell for Pen Testers" course and learn how to effectively use PowerShell for offensive pen testing and related tasks.