Supplementing Windows Audit, Alerting, and Remediation with PowerShell

This paper outlines the use of PowerShell to supplement audit, alerting, and remediation platform for Windows environments. This answers the question of why use PowerShell for these purposes. Several examples of using PowerShell are included to start the thought process on why PowerShell should be the security multi-tool of first resort. Coverage includes how to implement these checks in a secure, automatable way. To demonstrate the concepts discussed, small code segments are included. The intent of the included code segments is to inspire the reader's creativity and create a desire to use PowerShell to address challenges in their environment. Finally, a short section includes resources for code examples and learning tools. While some knowledge of PowerShell will aid the reader, the intended audience of this paper is the PowerShell novice.