Operating Systems/Windows/Windows Desktop/Windows 10 (Desktop)
Windows Checklist:
Things to look out for in/during Comps: Points
- Solving Forensics Questions to the best of your ability (Google is your Best Friend!)
- Checking Windows for Updates
- Removing Unauthorized Users
- Changing Insecure Passwords for Users
- A Secure Password Length is being required
- Sufficient Password History is being kept
- Firewall Protection is Enabled
- Checking Updates for Firefox
- Removing any/all Hacking Tools (i.e. NMAP, Cleaners, etc.)
- FTP Disabling
- Media File Deleting (i.e. Music, Games, etc.)
Things that you should check but not prioritize first in Comps: Likely No Points - Turning off Network/FileShares - Setting Windows to "Automatic Updates" - Adjusting Firefox's Security Settings (Very Likely to not be counted in later Comps) - Password/Network Policies - Media File Deleting (Will Either be nonexistent or net you few points in later Comps)