2.5 - Windows Firewall

Question 1

Enabling and disabling Windows Firewall

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Windows Firewall configuration

Answer 2

• Block all incoming connections
  – Ignores your exception list
  – Useful when you need security
• Modify notification - App blocking

Question 3

Creating a firewall exception

Answer 3

• 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