Gain Access to a Network using PowerShell
Gain access to remote systems using various techniques. Brute-force SMB to get credentials on the foothold system and craft an exploit to take advantage of a vulnerable service. All using PowerShell.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Getting Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
Challenge
Discover Credentials with PowerShell
Create a set of credentials using PowerShell by exploiting a vulnerable service and perform a brute-force password spraying attack to grab an existing credential set.
Challenge
Gain Remote Access using PowerShell
Use PowerShell to gain unauthorized access to target systems using PSSession and a credential set you've gathered during the previous challenge. Then, again using PowerShell, pull data from a website only accessible from the foothold.
Challenge
The Last Challenge
Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic ethical hacking concepts
- Basic Windows Desktop knowledge
- Foundational understanding of access and account management principles