Network enumeration using PowerShell

Network enumeration is a crucial phase in a penetration test, where security professionals assess the vulnerabilities and weaknesses of a target network. PowerShell, a powerful scripting language and framework in Windows environments, can be an invaluable tool to conduct network enumeration. Here, we’ll delve into how PowerShell can be used for this purpose in a penetration test:

• Discovery of network assets: PowerShell allows testers to discover network assets such as hosts, servers, and devices. Commands such as Test-Connection can be employed to ping hosts and check their availability. Resolve-DnsName can help identify hostnames, while Test-NetConnection can assess open ports and services.
• Active Directory enumeration: With PowerShell, testers can gather valuable information about the target’s Active Directory (AD) environment. Tools such as Get-ADUser, Get-ADComputer, and Get-ADGroupMember can be used to retrieve user...