A text file containing a series of commands

A script written in batch to execute some commands

A group of different files with commands to execute. These will be executed at the same time as a "batch"

A command prompt file type

cmd.exe /k <command>

cmd.exe <command>/k

cmd.exe <command>

a command line tool and scripting language

a linux version of command prompt

An interpreter for command prompt

A windows 11 shell tool

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1. 0\powershell.exe

C:\Windows\System32\powershell.exe

C:\Windows\powershell.exe

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\powershell.exe

file://

send email

open

save as

An asesssment of endpoint security controls

A test of the firewall

A test of server hardening

An attempt to breakout of wifi restrictions

To simulate the level of access an unauthorised user or hacker may be able to gain

To test the effectiveness of the password policy

To check that only administrative accounts can access resources

There is no reason, penetration testers should be given user accounts at all levels

Breakout assessments focus on bypassing endpoint security whereas privilege escalation assessments focus on elevating privilege levels

Desktop breakout assessments focus on elevating privileges on a system, while privilege escalation assessments focus on bypassing endpoint security controls

Desktop breakout assessments and privilege escalation assessments are the same thing

Desktop breakout assessments are only conducted on laptops whereas privilege escalation can happen on any device

shortcuts

renaming files

batch scripts

gaining access to a dialog box

Create a new user

open a dialog box

open command prompt

Access an administrative tool