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Continuous Monitoring using PowerShell and Elastic

In this lab, you’ll practice and develop skills in Powershell, to perform monitoring of computer artifacts within a company network interacting with Elastic. When you’re finished, you’ll have the necessary skills and knowledge to create tailored monitoring activities.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Nov 23, 2025
Duration
1h 0m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    Windows Log Analysis with PowerShell and Elastic

    In this challenge you will use PowerShell and Elastic to analyze windows event logs from the corporate network. You will then analyze remotely collected logs, to help create a continuous security monitoring capability.

  2. Challenge

    Log Data Import and Analysis

    In this challenge you will use PowerShell and Elastic to import custom log formats. You will then analyze the custom logs using the power of Elastic.

  3. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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