1.6 - Configuring Windows Firewall Flashcards

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Windows Defender Firewall

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  • Your firewall should always be enabled
    – Sometimes you need to troubleshoot
  • Temporarily disable from the main screen
    – Turn Windows Firewall on or off
    – Requires elevated permissions
  • Different settings for each network type
    – Public / Private
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Windows Firewall configuration

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  • Block all incoming connections
    – Ignores your exception list
    – Useful when you need the most security
  • Modify notification
    – App blocking
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3
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Creating a firewall exception

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  • Allow an app or feature
    through Windows Firewall
    – The more secure exception
  • Port number
    – Block or allow
  • Predefined exceptions
    – List of common exceptions
  • Custom rule
    – Every firewall option
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