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# Windows Fundamentals 3

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| Room Attributes       | Value                                                                  |
| --------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subscription Required | <mark style="color:green;background-color:green;">False</mark> \[Free] |
| Type                  | Walkthrough                                                            |
| Difficulty            | <mark style="color:blue;background-color:blue;">Info</mark>            |
| Tags                  | Windows, Fundamentals, Windows Security, BitLocker                     |

## Task 1 - Introduction

### Read the above and start the virtual machine.

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## Task 2 - Windows Updates

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

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`5/3/2021`

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## Task 3 - Windows Security

### In the above image, which area needs immediate attention?

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`Virus & threat protection`

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## Task 4 - Virus & threat protection

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

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`Real-time protection`

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## Task 5 - Firewall & network protection

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

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`Public network`

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## Task 6 - App & browser control

### Read the above.

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## Task 7 - Device security

### What is the TPM?

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`Trusted Platform Module`

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## Task 8 - BitLocker

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

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**HINT:** Refer to the Microsoft documentation on BitLocker.
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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`USB startup key`

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## Task 9 - Volume Shadow Copy Service

### What is VSS?

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:triangular\_flag\_on\_post:`Volume Shadow Copy Service`

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## Task 10 - Conclusion

### Read the above.

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