Summary
This chapter was a comprehensive exploration of leveraging PowerShell for robust network reconnaissance and security assessment. Detailing the significance of understanding network structures, the chapter illuminated how PowerShell can be harnessed to enumerate devices and services efficiently. You were guided through the intricacies of network enumeration, gaining insights into PowerShell techniques to discover active hosts, identify live systems, and map network architectures.
The chapter further delved into the realm of port scanning, emphasizing the critical role it plays in vulnerability assessment. Demonstrating the power of PowerShell for port scanning, the chapter unveiled strategies to identify open ports, services, and potential vulnerabilities. Practical examples and real-world scenarios equipped you with hands-on experience, empowering you to strengthen network security. Whether for defensive purposes or ethical hacking, this chapter serves as a valuable resource...
