Hardening PowerShell — Logging, AMSI, Language Modes, and JEA (archived 2026-08-30)

Abstract

A practical guide to using PowerShell safely instead of banning it. Covers enabling script block logging and transcription, AMSI and disabling the old engine, restricting execution with language modes, and delegating privileges with JEA. Archived version of https://comcomponent.com/en/blog/powershell-security-hardening-jea/, as published on 2026-08-30. The live article is maintained and may change after this date. First published 2026-07-25.