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### Firmware Settings
- Turn on Secure Boot and, if applicable, disable the third-party Microsoft UEFI CA.
- Turn on Virtualization settings.
- Turn on Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM).
- Enable Secure Boot and, if applicable, disable the third-party Microsoft UEFI CA.
- Enable Virtualization settings.
- Enable Dynamic Root of Trust for Measurement (DRTM).
- If available, set Thunderbolt Security Settings to the highest level.
- Be sure to set a firmware password.
- Configure Boot Sequence to exclusively boot from your hard drive while disabling all other items, if accessible.
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- Select your region to European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland and allow optional diagnostic data.
- Use a local account instead of a Microsoft account.
- After OOBE, turn on Smart App Control in Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Smart App Control.
- After OOBE, enable Smart App Control in Start → Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Smart App Control.
<details class="note" markdown>
<summary>Activate Windows Enterprise</summary>
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- Respond with `R` to run the script once you receive a security warning.
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### Application Security
Smart App Control can check the security of apps while they are running. You should enable Smart App Control in Start → Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Smart App Control.
Most applications on Windows are not sandboxed.
### Device Encryption
BitLocker is a disk encryption feature. Before enabling Bitlocker, you should configure it to use stronger encryption methods as well as allow for more secure unlocking methods:
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Choose drive encryption method and cipher strength (Windows 10 [Version 1511] and later)` and set the options to `XTS-AES 256-bit`, `XTS-AES 256-bit`, `AES-CBC 256-bit` respectively.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Require additional authentication at startup` and set the options to unchecked, `Allow TPM`, `Allow startup PIN with TPM`, `Allow startup key with TPM` and `Allow startup key and PIN with TPM` respectively.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Operating System Drives\Allow enhanced PINs for startup`.
You should enable Bitlocker in Start → Windows Security → Device Security → Data Encryption. You should set a strong PIN for BitLocker and encrypt the entire disk space.
### Windows Defender
- Enable all options in Start → Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Reputation Based Protection.
- Enable all options in Start → Windows Security → App & Browser Control → Exploit Protection → System Settings.
- Enable all options in Start → Windows Security → Virus & Threat Protection.
- Enable `Block all inbound connections` options in Start → Windows Security → Firewall and Network Protection → Public Network/Private Network/Domain Network.
- Check if `Memory access protection` is displayed in Start → Windows Security → Device Security → Core Isolation. If not, enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\BitLocker Drive Encryption\Disable new DMA devices when this computer is locked`.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Turn on e-mail scanning`.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan removable drives`.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Scan network files`.
- Enable the Group Policy `Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Microsoft Defender Antivirus\Scan\Run full scan on mapped network drives`.
### Account Security
You should use a standard account for daily tasks.
### Developer Mode
- Disable Developer Mode in Start → Settings → System → Developer Options → Developer Mode.
- Disable Remote Desktop in Start → Settings → System → Developer Options → Remote Desktop.
- Enable all options in Start → Settings → System → Developer Options → File Explorer Settings.