SEC505
  • Welcome to "Securing Windows with PowerShell: A Deep Dive into SEC505"
    • Sec 505.1
      • Intro to Ps
      • Tips for Executing Commands
      • Getting Help in PowerShell
      • Aliases in PowerShell
      • Objects, Properties, and Methods
      • Get-Member (Alias: gm)
      • Drives and Environment Variables
      • Your Profile Script(s)
      • Functions, Cmdlets, and Modules
      • The PowerShell Gallery
      • Exporting, Importing, an d Converting Pages Reusable content Files Object Data
        • Select-Object (Alias: Select)
          • Arrays Are like In-Memory Database Tables
      • Search Event Logs
      • Hashtables and Splatting
      • Flow Control (All in one)
      • Functions
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Welcome to "Securing Windows with PowerShell: A Deep Dive into SEC505"

Imagine this: a hacker compromises a Domain Admin account, and by the time your monitoring system flashes red, it’s already game over. Reactive security isn’t enough anymore. That’s where SEC505: Securing Windows with PowerShell comes in.

What’s This All About?

Hackers wield PowerShell as a weapon, but in SEC505, you’ll learn to turn it into a shield. This course, offered by SANS, teaches you how to automate Windows security, build defensible architectures, and protect Active Directory (AD) enterprises from the inside out. This GitBook breaks it all down—why it matters, what you’ll learn, and how to apply it in the real world.

Why Read On?

  • Master PowerShell for Good: Go beyond syntax to automate critical security tasks.

  • Build Resilient Systems: Learn the “assume breach” mindset and limit damage before it’s too late.

  • Boost Your Career: Gain skills employers crave, plus prep for the GIAC Windows Security Administrator (GCWN) certification.

  • Save Time and Money: Use free tools like PowerShell and Group Policy to secure Windows without breaking the bank.

What’s Inside?

  • The Case for SEC505: Why this course is a game-changer for Windows security.

  • PowerShell Unleashed: How to harness it for enterprise-scale protection.

  • Defensible Architecture 101: Strategies to contain breaches, not just prevent them.

  • Practical Applications: Labs, tools, and mitigations (NSA, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK) explained.

  • Beyond the Course: Career benefits, certifications, and real-world impact.

Let’s Get Started!

Whether you’re a systems engineer, security architect, or SecOps pro—or just curious about Windows security—this GitBook is for you. Dive in, explore, and let’s secure Windows together, one PowerShell script at a time.

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