Identify Existing Assets and Security Controls Exercise

For this exercise, you'll continue to use the Windows 10 virtual PC CYBERND01PRJ01 to identify the system type and the security measures or controls in place to protect it.

Sign in to the Windows 10 virtual PC provided with this class. If you don't know how to get remote control of the virtual PC, please follow Step 4. Return to lab VM in the document Setup Student LAB

• Username: cyberadmin
• Password: @UdacityLearning#1

IMPORTANT: Please always remember to shut down ALL of the virtual machines when not in use to avoid charges! The status of ALL virtual machines should be stopped!

Part 1: Apps and Features

QUESTION:

After right-clicking on the Windows Start icon, select "Apps and Features." Enter at least three applications here:

Part 2: System Information

QUESTION:

After right-clicking on the Windows Start icon, select "System." Enter information about the system here:

Part 3: Computer Management

QUESTION:

After right-clicking on the Windows Start icon, select "Computer Management." This window has a lot of additional information about the system. Enter at least three of the options available in the Computer Management window. You'll use this for other exercises.

Part 4: Local Security Policies

QUESTION:

On the Windows search bar, type “Local Security Policy” to access it. Click the > arrow next to both “Account Policies” and "Local Policies" and review their contents. Review the password policies and record your observations about the passwords and account lockout policies currently set on this PC. This should have been set in an earlier exercise.

Under Local Policies, click the > arrow next to "Security Options," review the many security settings available within Windows Operating Systems and record your observations.

IMPORTANT: Please always remember to shut down ALL of the virtual machines when not in use to avoid charges! The status of ALL virtual machines should be stopped!