Lab 2: Application Data – Establish Host Security

Discuss when you may need to use the Windows Defender Exclusions feature from the lab.  What the security considerations or actions would you recommend or implement if you were asked to exclude a folder from Windows Defender.

Somestimes Windows Defender Flags Applications as threats but in fact they are safe programs.

I would can that folder or file by itself to make sure that the folder or file in question is truly safe before excluding it from the scan.

I would also change the security permission of that particular folder to suit the security needs.

Discuss a scenario when you may need to use the Microsoft Safety Scanner rather than Windows Defender.

There are some Viruses that target the functionality of the Operating System. This could lead to Windows Defender viewing some files as “friendly” instead of as a virus.

Select a feature Internet Explorer Browser Security from the lab and discuss the vulnerability it is protecting, is this required just for Internet Explorer?

Disable popups. This is a core feature that can stop people from clicking on popups that may lead them to unsecured websites or links, that may have viruses waiting for unexpected users.

No. All browsers have the option of enabling or disabling popups.