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Lab #7 - Assessment Worksheet

Securing Servers with the Security Configuration Wizard and the


Windows Firewall
Course Name and Number:

Student Name:

Instructor Name:

Lab Due Date:

Lab Assessment Questions


1. What is SCW and how is it used?

Microsoft Security Configuration Wizard (SCW) is a software program that


allows administrators to easily change a server's default security settings. SCW
consists of three main components: a wizard interface, a command-line
interface and a Security Configuration Database. SCW is a utility that guides
administrators through creating, editing, and applying security policy. It can
be used to create policies to enable services and rules for firewall; along with
other rules for performing specific roles.

2. Can SCW apply security policies to multiple servers at a time?

Yes, SCW can apply security policies to multiple servers at the same
time.

3. Would the same policy work for any server in your network?
Yes, the same policy would work for any server in the network. The only
drawback is if you specify a server not to have the security policy setting
applied to a certain server.

4. The SCW allows a security policy to be applied now or later. Why might a
network administrator want to apply a policy later?
The wizard lets you immediately apply the policy or save it for later
application that has not yet been installed or will later be implemented on
the network. SCW can be applied later, by doing this an administrator
can continue working without disabling some of the applications, roles and
settings that would be terminated under the security policy.

5. Why would disabling services be important in securing and optimizing server


performance? What determines which services are disabled?

By disabling services, once can ensure that the security policy is


working, follows the settings the SCW set, hardening the system
properly and following the optimization established with the SCW. That
is, to increase system security level degree and to increase server
performance. The SCW will determine what services get disabled when
the Administrator uses it to form the security policy.

By disabling services you can


ensure your security policy is
working, follows the settings
the SCW set, hardening your
system properly and following the
optimization brought
forth with the SCW.
6. What types of Windows Firewall are built-in with the Windows 2012 operating
system? What are the differences?

The different types of Windows Firewall built-in with the Windows 2012
operating system are private, public and domain. The domain profile
applies to networks where the host system can authenticate to a
domain controller. The private profile is a user-assigned profile and is
used to designate private or home networks. The default profile is the
public profile, which is used to designate public networks such as Wi-Fi
hotspots at coffee shops, airports and other locations.
7. How are SCW policies tied with Windows Firewall?

The SCW policies can reduce the attack surface of a computer running the
Windows Server 2012 operating system by customizing the security settings
of server roles. SCW helps the user to apply these changes to the Firewall.

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