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A tool that performs automated security audits on Windows machines. This script works to check common vulnerabilities like open ports, outdated software, weak passwords, and unauthorized user accounts. It also able to generate a report highlighting issues founded in spot.
https://github.com/ybigsur5/automated-security-audit-script-in-powershell
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A tool that performs automated security audits on Windows machines. This script works to check common vulnerabilities like open ports, outdated software, weak passwords, and unauthorized user accounts. It also able to generate a report highlighting issues founded in spot.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ybigsur5/automated-security-audit-script-in-powershell
- Owner: ybigsur5
- Created: 2023-09-01T13:18:32.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-14T09:01:54.000Z (about 1 month ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-12-14T10:17:11.382Z (about 1 month ago)
- Language: Jupyter Notebook
- Size: 608 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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# 🛡️ Automated Security Audit Script
A PowerShell script that performs automated security audits on Windows systems, checking for open ports, outdated software, weak passwords, and unauthorized user accounts. It also generates a report highlighting issues found on the spot.
## ✨ Features
- 🔍 Port scanning for common services
- 🔄 Detection of outdated security updates
- 🔐 Password policy verification
- 📝 Automated report generation
## 📋 Prerequisites
- 🖥️ Windows Operating System
- ⚡ PowerShell 5.1 or higher
- 👑 Administrative privileges
## 🚀 Installation
1. Clone this repository or download the script:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/ybigsur5/security-audit-script.git
```
2. Navigate to the script directory:
```bash
cd security-audit-script
```
## 💻 Usage
1. Open PowerShell as Administrator
2. Run the script:
```powershell
.\security-audit.ps1
```
The script will automatically:
- 🔍 Scan specified ports
- 🔄 Check for outdated security updates
- 🔐 Verify password complexity settings
- 📊 Generate a comprehensive report
## ⚙️ Configuration
Modifying Port Scan List:
```powershell
$openPorts = 80, 443, 3389 # Add or remove ports as needed
```
## 🔒 Security Considerations
- ⚠️ Run this script only on systems you have permission to audit
- 🚫 Be cautious when sharing the generated reports
- 🔄 Regular audits are recommended
## ⚠️ Limitations
- 👑 Requires administrative privileges
- 🪟 Windows-specific functionality
- 🔌 May require additional modules
## 🚀 Future Enhancements
1. Add network vulnerability scanning
2. Implement firewall rule analysis
3. Include antivirus status check
4. Add system update recommendations
5. Generate HTML reports
## 👨💻 Author
**Vira**
- 🌐 GitHub: [@ybigsur5](https://github.com/ybigsur5)
- 📧 Email: [email protected]
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
- 📚 PowerShell documentation
- 🛡️ Windows Security Best Practices
- 👥 IAmJakoby Discord Group Community
## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is provided as-is without any warranties. Always test in a safe environment before using in production.