https://powershell.org/authors/spencer-alessi/Recent content in Spencer Alessi on PowerShell.org - Welcome Automaters!Hugoen-usMon, 01 Dec 2025 15:15:25 +0000https://powershell.org/podcast/2025-12-01-the-powershell-podcast-free-security-wins-for-sysadmins-with-spencer-alessi/Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:15:25 +0000https://powershell.org/podcast/2025-12-01-the-powershell-podcast-free-security-wins-for-sysadmins-with-spencer-alessi/<p>Newly minted Microsoft MVP, pentester, and returning guest Spencer Alessi joins <em>The PowerShell Podcast</em> to talk about growth, giving back, and building security through PowerShell. Spencer shares lessons from his journey from sysadmin to pen tester, including the importance of learning from mistakes, documenting wins, and advocating for yourself in your career. He also introduces his latest open-source project, AppLocker Inspector, and discusses tools like Locksmith, Pink Castle, and Purple Knight that help IT pros secure their environments and build confidence in automation and defense.</p>https://powershell.org/podcast/2024-02-05-the-powershell-podcast-powershell-and-pentesting-hacker-insights-with-spencer-alessi/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:22:47 +0000https://powershell.org/podcast/2024-02-05-the-powershell-podcast-powershell-and-pentesting-hacker-insights-with-spencer-alessi/<p>In this action-packed episode of the PowerShell Podcast, we kick off with a loaded preshow featuring an exciting announcement of PowerShelldle, a community tip, and a deep dive into my own PowerShell journey in response to a viewer question. The main segment is a fascinating conversation with Spencer Alessi, where we delve into the world of PowerShell and pentesting. Spencer generously shares the tools he would use as a sysadmin pentesting his own environment, including PowerSploit, PingCastle, Bloodhound, LockSmith, and ADeleg. He provides invaluable tips for PowerShell enthusiasts looking to transition into security and pentesting, shedding light on the current and emerging trends in the security landscape. Spencer also gives us insights into the role that PowerShell plays in his role as a pentester. Get ready for a riveting episode filled with tips, tools, and trends in the world of PowerShell and security.</p>