A penetration tester, having gained access to a Windows Server via a reverse shell, needs to craft a custom PowerShell script to enumerate sensitive file shares and dump credentials. The script is complex and requires an iterative process of writing, testing individual lines, and debugging. Which of the following describes the most suitable built-in Windows environment for this task?
A build automation utility that can execute code embedded in project files but is not designed for interactive script development.
An interactive scripting environment that combines a script editor, a command console, and debugging capabilities in a single interface.
A remote administration tool that executes commands on the system but does not provide a script development interface.
A command-line interpreter that executes commands sequentially but lacks integrated script editing or debugging features.
The most suitable option is an interactive scripting environment that combines a script editor, a command console, and debugging capabilities in one interface, which perfectly describes the PowerShell ISE. A basic command-line interpreter lacks integrated editing and debugging tools, making iterative development inefficient. A build automation utility is designed for compiling projects, not for interactive script development. A remote administration tool can execute commands but does not provide a dedicated interface for writing and debugging scripts.
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