In this walk through, we will be going through the Windows Fundamentals 3 from Tryhackme. In this room we will explore about the built-in Microsoft tools that help keep us to keep the device secure, such as Windows Updates, Windows Security, BitLocker, and much more. So, let’s get started without any delay.
Table of Contents
Task 1 – Introduction
Question 1 – Read the above and start the virtual machine.
Done
Task 2 – Windows Updates
Question 1 – There were two definition updates installed in the attached VM. On what date were these updates installed?
5/3/2021
Task 3 – Windows Security
Question 1 – In the above image, which area needs immediate attention?
Virus & threat protection
Task 4 – Virus & threat protection
Question 1 – Specifically, what is turned off that Windows is notifying you to turn on?
Real-time protection
Task 5 – Firewall & network protection
Question 1 – If you were connected to airport Wi-Fi, what most likely will be the active firewall profile?
Public Network
Task 6 – App & browser control
Question 1 – Read the above.
Done
Task 7 – Device security
Question 1 – What is the TPM?
Trusted Platform Module
Task 8 – BitLocker
Question 1 – What must a user insert on computers that DO NOT have a TPM version 1.2 or later?
USB startup key
Task 9 – Volume Shadow Copy Service
Question 1 – What is VSS?
Volume Shadow Copy Service
Task 10 – Conclusion
Also Read: Tryhackme – Windows Fundamentals 1
So that was “Windows Fundamentals 3” for you. We have learned about Windows Updates, Windows Security and Virus & Threat Protection. Further, we looked into Firewall and network protection, App & Browser control and Device Security. At last, took a dive into Bitlocker and Volume shadow copy service. This was the final part of a three parts series on Tryhackme and we have completed all of them. On that note, i will take your leave and will see you in next one, Till then “Hack the Planet”.
