CHALLENGE INFORMATION

Platform: TryHackMe
Path: Pre Security
Module: Windows Fundamentals
Room: Windows Fundamentals 3
Description: In part 3 of the Windows Fundamentals module, learn about the built-in Microsoft tools that help keep the device secure, such as Windows Updates, Windows Security, BitLocker, and more…

Introduction

Question 1: Read the above and start the virtual machine.

No answer needed

Windows Updates

Question 1: There were two definition updates installed in the attached VM. On what date were these updates installed?

5/3/2021

Windows Security

Question 1: Checking the Security section on your VM, which area needs immediate attention?

Virus & threat protection

Virus & threat protection

Question 1: Specifically, what is turned off that Windows is notifying you to turn on?

Real-time protection

Firewall & network protection

Question 1: If you were connected to airport Wi-Fi, what most likely will be the active firewall profile?

Public network

App & browser control

Question 1: Read the above.

No answer needed

Device security

Question 1: What is the TPM?

Trusted Platform Module

BitLocker

Question 1: We should use a removable drive on systems without a TPM version 1.2 or later. What does this removable drive contain?

startup key

Volume Shadow Copy Service

Question 1: What is VSS?

Volume Shadow Copy Service

Conclusion

Question 1: Read the above.

No answer needed