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Log Analysis: Windows Event Logs

In this lab you will learn how to analyze the Windows Security Log using Event Viewer and PowerShell.

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(150 reviews)
Level
Clock icon Beginner
Duration
Clock icon 50m
Published
Clock icon Aug 20, 2024

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Getting Started in the Lab Environment

    Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!

  2. Challenge

    Windows Event Viewer and Logs

    In this challenge, you'll open the Event Viewer and navigate around the GUI, learn where the logs are stored, learn which events IDs are significant.

  3. Challenge

    Accessing Windows Events with PowerShell

    In this challenge, you will use the PowerShell commandlet “Get-WinEvent” to access the event log and parse specific event IDs and display the results to the screen

  4. Challenge

    Windows Events As XML

    In this challenge, you'll learn how to access the XML data for Windows Event Logs to get a more complete analysis

  5. 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

Jeff Christman has more than 20 years proven industry experience in developing and implementing technology solutions based on the needs and goals of the business, primarily with Microsoft technologies. In house and consulting experience working with large teams of diverse staff engaged with NASA, DOD, and Oil & Gas corporations

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