Windows Security Basics Flashcards

Windows Security Basics

Windows Defender Firewall

• The built-in firewall in Windows is called Windows Defender Firewall.

User Account Control (UAC)

• User Account Control (UAC) limits application privileges to enhance system security.

Automatic Security Updates

• True: Windows automatically installs critical security updates to protect against vulnerabilities.

Built-in Windows Tools for Malware Protection

• The built-in Windows tools for malware protection include:
  • Windows Defender Antivirus
  • BitLocker
  • Firewall
• Wireshark is not a built-in tool.

SmartScreen Filter

• The SmartScreen filter checks files and websites for malicious code to protect the system.

BitLocker

• BitLocker is used to encrypt disk data, providing data protection through encryption.

Disabling Antivirus

• False: Disabling antivirus is not a good way to speed up your PC; it exposes the system to security risks.

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

• RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) is used for remote access to the Windows desktop.

Patch

• A patch in the context of Windows security is an update that fixes a vulnerability.

PowerShell Command to Show Active Network Connections

• The PowerShell command to show active network connections is Get-NetTCPConnection.