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The PowerShell Podcast is a weekly show about building your career with PowerShell. Each episode features the tips, tech, and modules that make PowerShell the premier automation and scripting tool for IT professionals. Join us as we interview PowerShell experts to discover what makes PowerShell and its community so amazing and awesome.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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  • Mentorship, Mindset, and Microsoft Ignite with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn

    Mentorship, Mindset, and Microsoft Ignite with Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn
    Dec 15 2025
    In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn returns to discuss her journey since becoming a Microsoft MVP, her experiences at Microsoft Ignite, and her evolving views on technology, communication, and personal growth. Shannon shares stories from Ignite, including Mark Russinovich’s fascinating demo on optical computing, and offers insight into how AI is reshaping IT work, both in efficiency and responsibility.The conversation expands beyond tech, touching on mentorship, emotional intelligence, and the importance of grace, empathy, and connection in professional and personal life. Shannon and host Andrew Pla explore how better communication, mental health awareness, and authentic collaboration can transform careers and communities alike. Key Takeaways:
    • AI as a partner, not a replacement – Shannon views AI as a powerful companion that amplifies human creativity, not a threat to jobs or individuality.
    • Communication is the real superpower – Technical skills open doors, but empathy, curiosity, and active listening sustain success and build trust.
    • Find your community and give grace – Whether mentoring or learning, everyone benefits from patience, understanding, and a supportive network.
    Guest Bio: Shannon Eldridge-Kuehn is a Principal Solutions Architect at AHEAD and a Microsoft MVP with a unique blend of technical depth and strong communication roots. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln graduate in Communication Studies with a minor in English, she began her journey into tech through DJing and audio troubleshooting, which sparked a passion for problem-solving. Over time, she progressed from help desk roles into advanced infrastructure and cloud engineering, with experience spanning Windows systems, VMware, Exchange, Office 365, and Azure. Her career includes roles at Microsoft and 10th Magnitude, where her love for cloud truly flourished. Shannon leverages her background in public speaking and writing to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions. Resource Links:
    • Shannon’s Blog – https://shankuehn.io
    • Shannon on X (Twitter) – https://twitter.com/shankuehn
    • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links
    • Microsoft Ignite – https://ignite.microsoft.com
    • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ
    • PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBLDfE1aiuE&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B
    • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/okVO33wX5xY
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    1 h y 19 m
  • Cryptography, Cracking Codes, and Breaking CBC with Dr. Al Carlson

    Cryptography, Cracking Codes, and Breaking CBC with Dr. Al Carlson
    Dec 8 2025
    In this episode of The PowerShell Podcast, host Andrew Pla welcomes Dr. Al Carlson, a cryptographer, mathematician, and engineer whose career spans more than four decades in military intelligence, embedded systems, and advanced encryption research. Dr. Carlson explains how set theory and mathematical patterns underpin all cryptography, breaking down complex systems like AES into understandable concepts. He discusses his groundbreaking work on isomorphic cipher reduction, polymorphic encryption, and how simplicity, not complexity, is often the key to true security. Key Takeaways:
    • All encryption is patterns – Dr. Carlsen explains how every cipher, including AES, can be viewed as a substitution cipher, allowing for new ways to analyze and strengthen encryption.
    • Simplicity creates strength – Complexity doesn’t guarantee security. By distilling systems to their fundamentals, cryptographers can identify weaknesses faster and design better ciphers.
    • Quantum computing and cryptography’s future – Quantum computing's potential to break current encryption standards highlights the need for polymorphic and post-quantum approaches to secure data.
    Guest Bio: Dr. Al Carlson is a cryptographer, mathematician, and educator with over forty years of experience in electronic warfare, military cryptography, and advanced encryption systems. His work in set theory-based cryptographic analysis and polymorphic encryption has influenced how researchers think about code-breaking and data protection. A longtime IEEE member and mentor, Dr. Carlson continues to publish papers on approaches to information security and encryption theory.Resource Links
    • IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) – https://www.ieee.org
    • Breaking CBC Def Con Talk by Dr. Carlson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0IsYNDMV7A
    • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links
    • PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B
    • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ
    • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gWmlvKFduP8
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    1 h y 21 m
  • Free Security Wins for Sysadmins with Spencer Alessi

    Free Security Wins for Sysadmins with Spencer Alessi
    Dec 1 2025
    Newly minted Microsoft MVP, pentester, and returning guest Spencer Alessi joins The PowerShell Podcast 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. Key Takeaways:
    • Grow through mistakes – Learn from both your own missteps and those of others; every lesson strengthens your technical and professional skills.
    • Security tools for sysadmins – Free PowerShell-based tools like AppLocker Inspector, Locksmith, and Purple Knight offer practical wins for securing Active Directory.
    • Advocate for yourself and give back – Track your wins, share your work, and pay forward the mentorship and generosity that helped you grow.
    Guest Bio: Spencer Alessi is a Microsoft MVP, penetration tester, and community educator passionate about helping sysadmins strengthen their environments. Known online as @TechSpence, he creates approachable content and tools focused on helping sysadmins o improve security. Spencer is also a podcast host, public speaker, and strong advocate for mentorship, authenticity, and continuous learning in tech. Resource Links:
    • Spencer on PDQ Live - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j33dN2bELPU
    • AppLocker Inspector – https://github.com/techspence/AppLockerInspector
    • Purple Knight – https://www.semperis.com/purple-knight/
    • Ping Castle – https://www.pingcastle.com/download/
    • Locksmith (ADCS Auditing Tool) – https://github.com/jakehildreth/locksmith
    • ADeleginator – https://github.com/techspence/ADeleginator
    • Spencer’s Links – https://links.spenceralessi.com
    • Cyber Threat Perspective Podcast – https://offsec.blog
    • Connect with Andrew - https://andrewpla.tech/links
    • PDQ Discord – https://discord.gg/PDQ
    • PowerShell Wednesdays – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPoc8X7t0hY&list=PL1mL90yFExsix-L0havb8SbZXoYRPol0B&pp=0gcJCbAEOCosWNin
    • The PowerShell Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E4ji0-rmsuA
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    1 h y 10 m
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