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| ## Hardware and Firmware Security | ## Hardware and Firmware Security | ||||||
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| ### Choosing the Secure Hardware | ### Choosing a Secure Hardware | ||||||
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| When choosing hardware for your Windows system, you should consider selecting a [secured-core](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/business/windows-11-secured-core-computers) PC with long-term support, such as the Microsoft Surface for Business series. These devices offer enhanced security features and receive updates for an extended period to ensure optimal performance and protection.  | - Choose a secured-core PC that has long-term lifetime support. The Microsoft Surface for Business series is the best option in this regard. | ||||||
|  | - Choose a PC with Microsoft Pluton. | ||||||
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| <details class="note" markdown> | <details class="note" markdown> | ||||||
| <summary>What security benefits does a secured-core PC offer?</summary> | <summary>Secure Launch and Secure Boot</summary> | ||||||
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| ENCLOSED TEXT | TBC | ||||||
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| </details> | </details> | ||||||
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| Additionally, you should look for PCs equipped with Microsoft Pluton, a security processor that helps safeguard against advanced threats and secure sensitive information on your device. | ### Firmware Settings | ||||||
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|  | - 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). | ||||||
|  | - 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. | ||||||
|  | - Enable TPM and designate Microsoft Pluton as default if applicable. | ||||||
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|  | ## Operating System Security | ||||||
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|  | ### Choose the Correct Version and Edition | ||||||
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|  | Use Windows 11 Enterprise, version 23H2 as your operating system.  | ||||||
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|  | ### Out-of-Box-Experience (OOBE) | ||||||
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|  | - Select your region to EEA 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. | ||||||
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|  | <details class="note" markdown> | ||||||
|  | <summary>Activate Windows Enterprise</summary> | ||||||
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|  | For Key Management Service (KMS) activation, execute the following command from an elevated command prompt: | ||||||
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|  | ``` | ||||||
|  | cd "c:\windows\system32" | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /skms input.your.kms.server.here | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /ato | ||||||
|  | ``` | ||||||
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|  | For Multiple Activation Key (MAK) activation, execute the following command from an elevated command prompt: | ||||||
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|  | ``` | ||||||
|  | cd "c:\windows\system32" | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /ipk input-your-mak-key-here | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /ato | ||||||
|  | ``` | ||||||
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|  | </details> | ||||||
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|  | <details class="note" markdown> | ||||||
|  | <summary>Upgrade Windows</summary> | ||||||
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|  | To upgrade from Windows Home to Windows Pro, enter your product key in Sttings → System → Activation → Change product key. | ||||||
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|  | To upgrade from Windows Pro to Windows Enterprise, execute the following command from an elevated command prompt: | ||||||
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|  | ``` | ||||||
|  | cd "c:\windows\system32" | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /ipk NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 | ||||||
|  | cscript slmgr.vbs /ato | ||||||
|  | ``` | ||||||
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|  | </details> | ||||||
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|  | ### Security Baselines | ||||||
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|  | - [Download](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=55319) the following files: `Windows 11 v23H2 Security Baseline.zip` and `LGPO.zip`. | ||||||
|  | - Unzip both files. In `LGPO\LGPO_30`, copy `LGPO.exe` to `Windows 11 v23H2 Security Baseline\Scripts\Tools`. | ||||||
|  | - In `Windows 11 v23H2 Security Baseline\Scripts`, execute the following command from an elevated command prompt: | ||||||
|  | ``` | ||||||
|  | Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process Unrestricted | ||||||
|  | .\Baseline-LocalInstall.ps1 -Win11NonDomainJoined | ||||||
|  | ``` | ||||||
|  | - Respond with `R` to run the script once you receive a security warning. | ||||||
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|  | ### Security Baselines | ||||||
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