Windows Security Flashcards
3 Sign-in options for Windows
1) Local sign-in
2) Network sign-in
3) Remote sign-in
Sign-in that uses Local Security Authority (LSA) to compare the submitted credentials
Local Sign-In / Interactive login
SAM stand for
Security Accounts Manager (database)
Sign-in that uses Kerberos (KDC-Key Distribution Center) to perform network authentication
Network Sign-in
Sign-in that allows users to access the local network by using a VPN or a web portal (SSL/TLS)
Remote Sign-in
Oldest type of authentication that uses single-factor authentication
Usernames and Passwords
Sub sign-on system that allows the user to configure an alternate means of authentication (such as a PIN, Fingerprint, Facial recognition, SSO)
Windows Hello
Sign-in where users can authenticate on the device or network to gain access to multiple apps or services
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Account type that exists on a single workstation or computer
Local Account
Account type that is created through an online cloud-based portal at account.microsoft.com
Microsoft Account
4 User Groups within a Windows system
1) Standard Users
2) Administrators
3) Guests
4) Power Users
Windows security feature used to protect the system against malicious programs, scripts, and attacks
UAC (User Account Control)
NTFS feature that supports both file and folder encryption
Encrypting File System (EFS)
EFS is not available on which edition of Windows?
Windows Home
Difference between EFS and BitLocker?
EFS encrypts individual files and folders
BitLocker encrypts the full disk (every file and folder automatically)
