THM Windows Fundamentals 3 - grunt92/IT-Sec-WriteUps GitHub Wiki
Introduction
Read the above and start the virtual machine.
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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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