PowerShell-Based Intrusion Detection and Automated Alerting Framework for Small Hybrid IT Environments

📄 Overview

Currently conducting independent cybersecurity research on the design and implementation of a lightweight PowerShell-based intrusion detection framework for small hybrid IT environments. The system focuses on baseline process profiling, real-time anomaly detection, and automated security reporting. The framework is being validated within a Windows Server 2022 virtualized home lab environment. Target publication: TechRxiv (IEEE Preprint Server), 2026.

🎯 Objectives

• Detect abnormal system and user activity
• Automate alert generation using PowerShell scripts
• Enhance monitoring in hybrid IT environments
• Reduce response time to potential security incidents

📌 Status

Status: In Progress

Phase: Framework Development & Testing

Target: TechRxiv — IEEE Preprint Server

Expected: 2026

⚙️ Tools & Technologies

PowerShell, Windows Event Logs, Task Scheduler, Active Directory, Basic Network Monitoring Tools

🧩 System Architecture

The system continuously monitors Windows event logs and system activity. PowerShell scripts analyze behavioral patterns, detect anomalies, and trigger automated alerts and reports for rapid incident response.