comptia-a-plus-core2/labs/SEC-2-windows-security-settings-lab.md

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# Lab SEC-2: Windows Security Settings
Domain:
- 2.0 Security
Works on:
- Windows
- Linux/macOS comparison where available
## Goal
Inspect Windows security settings without weakening protections.
## Windows Steps
Run:
```powershell
windowsdefender:
firewall.cpl
wf.msc
whoami
whoami /groups
net user
net localgroup administrators
manage-bde -status
gpresult /r
cipher /?
```
Record:
- Defender status:
- Defender definition/update status:
- Active firewall profile:
- Current user:
- Local users visible:
- Administrators group members:
- BitLocker status:
- Group Policy result available:
- What `cipher` is used for:
## Permissions Review
Create or choose a non-critical test folder.
1. Open folder Properties.
2. Open the Security tab.
3. View groups/users.
4. View Advanced permissions.
5. Check whether inheritance is enabled.
Do not remove permissions in this lab.
Record:
- One group/user:
- One allowed permission:
- Inheritance enabled:
- Owner:
## Linux Comparison
Run:
```bash
whoami
id
groups
```
Record:
- Current user:
- Groups:
- Sudo/admin indication:
## macOS Comparison
Run if you have Mac access:
```bash
whoami
id
groups
fdesetup status
```
Record:
- Current user:
- Groups:
- FileVault status:
## What You Should Learn
- Defender and Firewall are managed from Windows Security/Control Panel tools.
- NTFS permissions apply locally and over the network.
- Share permissions apply only over the network.
- BitLocker protects volumes.
- EFS protects individual NTFS files/folders.
- Group Policy is checked with `gpresult` and refreshed with `gpupdate`.