Penetration Testing with PowerShell Empire

Hacking with PowerShell Empire

Created by: Michael C. Long II
Cyber Security Researcher - OSCP, GXPN, GCIA, GCIH

What Will I Learn?

• Conduct high value penetration testing using PowerShell Empire.
• Intsall, operate, and maintain PowerShell Empire.
• Generate Empire payloads that can be used to evade security solutions.
• Weaponize media including office documents, HTML applications, and CD/DVD/USB drives.
• Use Empire modules to escalate privileges and gain persistence.
• Understand how to utilize Empire's lateral movement and collection modules.

Requirements

• Foundational knowledge of penetration testing methodology, tools, and techniques.
• Understanding of basic command line system administration for Windows and Linux.
• Understanding of basic networking theory (TCP/IP).
• You DO NOT need to know PowerShell or programming.

Target audience

• Penetration Testers, Security Researchers, SOC Analysts, IT Specialists, etc.