What will you in CecureUs PoSH Awareness Course
- Recognize PowerShell-based attack techniques used by adversaries in modern cyber threats
- Understand the anatomy of a PowerShell attack: scripts, payloads, and execution policies
- Implement defensive controls: logging, constrained language mode, and code signing policies
- Analyze and respond to PowerShell events using Windows Event Logs and SIEM integrations
- Apply best practices to harden PowerShell environments and reduce attack surface
Program Overview
Module 1: Introduction to PowerShell Threats
30 minutes
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Overview of PowerShell in offensive toolkits (PSExec, Empire, Cobalt Strike)
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Why PowerShell attacks are effective: in-memory execution, signed vs. unsigned scripts
Module 2: Attack Techniques & TradeCraft
45 minutes
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Living-off-the-Land (LOLBins) via
Invoke-WebRequest,DownloadString, and WMI -
Fileless persistence, encoded commands, and remote script execution
Module 3: Detection with Logging & Analytics
1 hour
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Enabling and interpreting PowerShell script block and module logging
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Integrating logs into Splunk/ELK/Defender for threat hunting and alerts
Module 4: Defensive Configurations
45 minutes
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Constrained Language Mode, Application Control (AppLocker/WDAC), and Execution Policies
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Code signing requirements and Just Enough Administration (JEA) roles
Module 5: Incident Response Workflows
45 minutes
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Investigating suspicious PowerShell activity with Sysmon and forensic techniques
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Containment and remediation: script removal, policy enforcement, and credential resets
Module 6: Automation & Script Hardening
30 minutes
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Writing secure PowerShell scripts: parameter validation, execution context checks
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Automating policy updates and compliance scans via Group Policy and DSC
Module 7: Hands-On Labs & Simulations
1 hour
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Lab: Executing and detecting a mock PowerShell attack in a controlled environment
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Lab: Configuring logging and alert rules for real-time monitoring
Module 8: Building a PowerShell Security Strategy
30 minutes
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Developing a layered defense plan integrating policy, monitoring, and training
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Continuous improvement: red-team/blue-team exercises and retrospectives
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Job Outlook
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PowerShell security expertise is valuable for roles like Security Engineer, SOC Analyst, and Incident Responder
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In demand across enterprises for defending Windows environments and Automating response workflows
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Enables implementation of robust, automated defenses against script-based threats
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Provides a pathway to advanced certifications: Microsoft Security, SANS PowerShell Attacks and Defenses
