THM Windows Fundamentals 3 - grunt92/IT-Sec-WriteUps GitHub Wiki

Introduction

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Windows Updates

There were two definition updates installed in the attached VM. On what date were these updates installed?

Deploy the Windows Virtual Machine. Start the cmd and run control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate. In the Settings switch to the "Windows Update" and select "View update history". Expand the "Definition Updates"-option and you get the required answer:

5/3/2021

Windows Security

In the above image, which area needs immediate attention?

Virus & threat protection

Virus & threat protection

Specifically, what is turned off that Windows is notifying you to turn on?

Switch to the "Windows Security"-option, double-click on the "Virus & threat protection"-option.

Real-time protection

Firewall & network protection

If you were connected to airport Wi-Fi, what most likely will be the active firewall profile?

Public network

App & browser control

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Device security

What is the TPM?

Trusted Platform Module

BitLocker

What must a user insert on computers that DO NOT have a TPM version 1.2 or later?

USB startup key

Volume Shadow Copy Service

What is VSS?

Volume Shadow Copy Service

Conclusion

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