John Tyler Community College CIS MISC CyberPatriot-Windows-Checklist.Windows Checklist
Last Updated on 2-05-18
● START WITH QUESTION
● Read Readme File
● THE ​README​ IS YOUR ​GOD​! IT SAYS ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING. IF
SOMETHING ON THIS CHECKLIST GOES AGAINST THE README, ​DON’T DO IT!
● Make note of any question files and answer them as soon as you find the answer.
● Remember not to delete/remove any user, account, file, or script as they can be the
answer to your questions.​ ​NEVER​ REMOVE the CyberPatriot Scoring Engine.
● Write down any change that you make that gives you points. This is in case you need to
restart your image.
● Note: For Windows Server, some navigation may be slightly different
● Make sure to write down everything that you change. Refer to these papers in future
rounds.
● Make sure to not lock yourself out
User Accounts
Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > ​User Accounts
OR
Control Panel > System and Security > Administrative Tools > ​Computer Management
● Create/Change password for all accounts
● Make sure that all given passwords are secure/meet the requirements
● Make sure all user accounts are in their respective groups/permissions
● Disable all user accounts not authorized
● Disable guest account unless stated in readme file
● Make sure that file permissions are correct for the users
○ Go to a file and right click > Properties > Security > Edit
■ Specific permissions override group permissions, such as giving all
standard users read only but then specifically one user can edit