how security professionals CAN use active directory?

First: What is Active Directory? Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that is used to store and manage data and objects in a network environment. Security professionals can use AD to: Security professionals can use AD in conjunction with other security tools and technologies to strengthen the security of their networks and protect against […]

Comparing files with Powershell

I know I put something about graylog but in reality I like living off the land, basically you can compare hashes of files in every directory. repeat that same loop. Here is a script that demonstrates how to get the hash of a file using PowerShell and then compare it to a previously stored hash: […]

if else Statements in Powershell

Coming from another Language if else Statements with Powershell is pretty straight forward. Lets just see an example for syntax. $eggs = 14 if ($eggs -eq 12) {“You have exactly a dozen eggs.”}elseif ($eggs -lt 12) {“You have less than a dozen eggs.”}else {“You have more than a dozen eggs.”} Something different than other languages […]

Filtering OBJECTS in Powershell

Hey there, When we think of filtering an Object basically that’s just a fancy way to say I am going to look for an answer about a certain Object. Let’s just say You want to know how to look for the disable accounts in the system? The answer would be as follows: What is happening […]

Hash Tables and Dictionaries in Powershell

What is a Dictionary in PowerShell? Looking around a Dictionary is a Data Structure in which you can store key and value pairs. In PowerShell it is more common to use hashtables. Some common uses for hashtables would be: storing IP addresses with computer names. If I was an Admin I would store MAC addresses […]

Strings in powershell

So First lets start by looking at what is a String in Powershell? The Technical definition is basically a datatype that comes from the System.Object. That’s a concept to hard to grasp basically a group a of letters put together would form a string. so whenever you see the double quotes or single quotes with […]

Array LIST in Powershell

Hi there! I was doing my research on Array List in Powershell. Lets start by Google what is an Array List or Examples of Array List in Powershell that way you can understand them better. Here are some of my results: https://adamtheautomator.com/powershell-aray/ https://www.spguides.com/powershell-arraylist/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/learn/deep-dives/everything-about-arrays?view=powershell-7.3 There are also books on the results and a few more […]

Arrays in Powershell.

Oh snap! Stuff are getting interesting. First What is an Array. In powershell or most other languages arrays basically it is a data structure that can serves as a collection of multiple items, for example if you want to organize multiple books. You will use a Bookcase right!? or some other thing. But a bookcase, […]

DOing Labs with Powershell

So the main reason I want to start doing labs is because I want to become really good with powershell and in order to be really good, you actually need to do stuff, so as I am writing this I am also doing at the same same time. What I mean about labs is basically […]