Post-Exploitation Basics – Enumeration Phase | TryHackMe Walkthrough

In this video, I focus on the enumeration phase of the Post-Exploitation Basics room on TryHackMe — one of the most critical steps after gaining initial access to a system. Once you land a shell, the real work begins. In this walkthrough, I break down how to properly enumerate a compromised Windows machine to uncover valuable information, escalate privileges, and move further into the network. 💻 In this video, you’ll learn how to: Enumerate system information and user privileges Identify running processes and services Discover stored credentials and sensitive files Use tools like PowerView, Mimikatz, and built-in Windows commands Understand where to look for privilege escalation opportunities Build a structured post-exploitation workflow This phase is essential for: 👉 Privilege escalation 👉 Lateral movement 👉 Active Directory attacks 👉 Real-world penetration testing engagements I also explain the mindset and methodology behind enumeration, so you know exactly what to look for after getting access — not just running commands blindly.