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Miriam C. Wiesner
Miriam C. Wiesner
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Miriam C. Wiesner

Miriam C. Wiesner is a senior security researcher at Microsoft, with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT security. She has held various positions, including administrator/system engineer, software developer, premier field engineer, program manager, security consultant, and pentester. She is also a renowned creator of open source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She has been invited multiple times to present the research behind her tools at many international conferences, such as Black Hat (the US, Europe, and Asia), PSConfEU, and MITRE ATT&CK workshop. Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany.
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Part 1: PowerShell Fundamentals

In this part, we are revisiting the PowerShell fundamentals necessary for getting started with PowerShell for cybersecurity. We will begin by reviewing the basics, including Object-Oriented Programming principles, the differences between Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core, the fundamental concepts of PowerShell, as well as the security features introduced in each PowerShell version.

Next, we’ll explore the essential foundations of PowerShell scripting. By the end of this part, you will have the skills to write PowerShell scripts utilizing various control structures, variables, and operators, enabling you to create reusable code efficiently.

You will also explore how to configure and utilize remote management technologies, with a special focus on PowerShell Remoting. You will gain insights into the security-specific facts and best practices regarding PowerShell Remoting and authentication.

Finally, we will look into PowerShell-related...

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Author (1)

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Miriam C. Wiesner

Miriam C. Wiesner is a senior security researcher at Microsoft, with over 15 years of experience in IT and IT security. She has held various positions, including administrator/system engineer, software developer, premier field engineer, program manager, security consultant, and pentester. She is also a renowned creator of open source tools based in PowerShell, including EventList and JEAnalyzer. She has been invited multiple times to present the research behind her tools at many international conferences, such as Black Hat (the US, Europe, and Asia), PSConfEU, and MITRE ATT&CK workshop. Outside of work, Miriam is a dedicated wife and mother, residing with her family near Nuremberg, Germany.
Read more about Miriam C. Wiesner