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Scripting for Security: Windows

This course will teach you basic scripting for Windows using batch files, VBS scripts, and PowerShell needed by all roles in cybersecurity.

Beginner
40m
(6)

Created by Michael Teske

Last Updated Aug 21, 2024

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Scripting for Security: Windows

This course will teach you basic scripting for Windows using batch files, VBS scripts, and PowerShell needed by all roles in cybersecurity.

Beginner
40m
(6)

Created by Michael Teske

Last Updated Aug 21, 2024

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What you'll learn

Roles in cybersecurity require a great deal of implied knowledge. In this course, Scripting for Security: Windows, you will gain a security focused, baseline understanding of Windows scripting fundamentals. First, you will explore creating a basic batch file. Next, you will learn how to create a VBS script. Finally, you will learn how to leverage PowerShell and create a basic script. When you are finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of Windows scripting fundamentals, including commonly used commands added to your tool box which will enable you to continue advancing into more technical roles within security operations.

Scripting for Security: Windows
Beginner
40m
(6)
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Michael Teske
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Michael Teske is an Author Evangelist with Pluralsight helping people elevate their skills. He has 20+ years of experience in IT Ops, including 17 as an IT instructor at a community college.

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