Security Fundamentals Lab - A+ Core 2

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Lab Tasks

1. Open Security Policy
Launch the Local Security Policy console
2. Export Password Policy
Export to policy.txt and verify contents
3. Configure Lockout
Disable, verify, enable, verify
4. View Audit Policy
Check logon auditing settings
5. Check GPO
View applied Group Policy settings
6. Export Final Policy
Export to security-export.inf and verify

Hint

Windows MMC snap-ins use .msc extensions. What might the security policy snap-in be called?

C:\Windows\System32> PowerShell (Administrator)
Windows PowerShell
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Welcome to the Security Fundamentals Lab!
 
In this simulated environment, you will use PowerShell cmdlets and
Windows administrative tools to view, configure, and export Local
Security Policy settings.
 
You'll work with:
- Password policies and account lockout thresholds
- Audit policies for tracking logon events
- Group Policy results (gpresult)
- Security configuration exports
 
Type 'help' or '?' to see all available commands for this module.
 
PS C:\Users\Admin>