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Windows Fundamentals Part 3 Room - 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…
Overview
- Room URL: https://tryhackme.com/room/windowsfundamentals3xzx
- Difficulty: Info
- Time to complete: 30
Walkthrough
1. Introduction
No hints needed!
2. Windows Updates
- There were two definition updates installed in the attached VM. On what date were these updates installed?
- Press Windows + R, Type control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate
- Click View Update History > Definition Updates
- You will see 2 installed updates
=> Answer: 5/3/2021
3. Windows Security
- Checking the Security section on your VM, which area needs immediate attention?
=> Answer: Virus & threat protection
4. Virus & threat protection
- Specifically, what is turned off that Windows is notifying you to turn on?
=> Answer: Real-time protection
5. Firewall & network protection
- If you were connected to airport Wi-Fi, what most likely will be the active firewall profile?
=> Answer: Public network
6. App & browser control
No hints needed!
7. Device security
- What is the TPM?
=> Answer: Trusted Platform Module
8. BitLocker
We should use a removable drive on systems without a TPM version 1.2 or later. What does this removable drive contain?
- Visit https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/
=> Answer: startup key
9. Volume Shadow Copy Service
- What is VSS?
=> Answer: Volume Shadow Copy Service
10. Conclusion
No hints needed!