CYB 220 Module Three Activity Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
You are provided with a GNS3 environment that has a virtual PC that you are asked to harden. The group policy settings you need to change are listed in the table in the Module Three Activity Template document. This activity is an example of a real-world configuration activity that uses Windows resources to help harden the systems.
The Windows
and Windows Server 2016 Policy Settings spreadsheet linked in the template is published and maintained by Microsoft to help individuals find specific settings in the GPO. Use this spreadsheet to search for the specific settings that need to be modified. You will use this spreadsheet again in Project One, due in Module Five. The use of GNS3 provides a sandbox environment for you to safely configure the Windows desktop and test to ensure your changes work before rolling them out to production machines.
Access the GNS3 environment by navigating to the GNS3 Sandboxing – Part Two lab. You will need the information in the table below to complete this activity.
PC_NOT_Hardened | StudentAdmin | passwordPasswOrd |
Prompt
Submit the Module Three Activity Template document with the filled-in paths to the group policies, and a screenshot of each changed setting within the GPO. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
- Fill in the Path to GPO Setting column in the table, including the information in both columns D and E in the linked Microsoft spreadsheet.
- Provide screenshots of each changed setting within the GPO:Hide specified Control Panel itemsRemove Task ManagerRemove Recycle Bin icon from desktopDisable delete notifications on all volumesTurn off printing over HTTPTurn on menu bar by default
What to Submit
You should submit the completed Module Three Activity Template document, including an updated table and all necessary screenshots. Use a file name that includes the course code, the assignment title, and your name—for example, CYB_123_Assignment_Firstname_Lastname.docx.
Module Three Activity Rubric
Criteria | Proficient ( | 100% | Not Evident (0%) | Value | |||||||
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Fills in Path to GPO Setting column | Does not fill in Path to GPO Setting column | 40 | |||||||||
Provides screenshot of accurately changed setting within the GPO | Does not provide screenshot of accurately changed setting in the GPO | ||||||||||
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