# PowerShell for Security

> Master PowerShell for cybersecurity. Learn to write scripts for threat hunting, parse event logs, automate incident response, and execute defensive tasks across enterprise environments.

Canonical: https://codelivly.com/rooms/powershell-for-security
Last updated: 2026-07-02

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| Level | Beginner |
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Lessons | 4 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 200 |

Dive into the ultimate Swiss Army knife for Windows security professionals. The PowerShell for Security module transforms you from a GUI-clicker into an automation expert.

You will learn how to write powerful one-liners and scripts to parse massive EVTX log files, hunt for Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) across thousands of endpoints, automate incident response tasks, and interact directly with the Windows API and Active Directory. By the end of this module, you will be able to build your own custom security tools and automate repetitive defensive workflows using PowerShell.

## Lessons

1. PowerShell Basics, Cmdlets, and the Pipeline (30 min)
2. Execution Policies & Bypass Techniques (30 min)
3. PowerShell for System Enumeration & Defense (30 min)
4. Introduction to AMSI (30 min)

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