Summary
PowerShell is a versatile and powerful command-line shell and scripting language developed by Microsoft. It has gained significant popularity in the field of penetration testing due to its ability to manipulate and interact with various data formats, including JSON and XML. Here is what we have covered regarding PowerShell in this chapter:
- JSON and XML handling: PowerShell provides robust support for handling JSON and XML data, making it an invaluable tool for penetration testers. JSON and XML are commonly used data interchange formats, and PowerShell allows testers to easily parse, manipulate, and extract information from files and web services in these formats.
- Data extraction: In penetration testing, extracting information from various sources is crucial. PowerShell’s ability to parse JSON and XML data enables testers to sift through large datasets, extract specific information, and use it for analysis or exploitation.
- Automation: Penetration testers...