Microsoft PowerShell is a built-in framework (command line interpreter) for Windows-based systems and provides granular control over managing and automating Windows systems. As a result, it is also frequently used by cybercriminals. Understanding PowerShell and how potential attacks can be carried out using PowerShell is essential for organizations to defend against PowerShell attacks.
First, it is imperative to understand the importance and use cases of this task automation and configuration management tool developed by Microsoft. As an open-source solution, PowerShell can be installed on various platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. Based on the .NET framework, PowerShell helps to automate and solve tedious administrative tasks, thus reducing human intervention within IT processes. ...read more!
