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AZ-801 · Question #20

You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server. You need to ensure that only specific applications can modify the data in protected folders on Server1. Solution: From Virus & threat…

The correct answer is A. Yes. Yes, configuring Controlled folder access within Windows Security's Virus & threat protection settings effectively ensures that only trusted applications can modify data in designated protected folders.

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Question

You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server. You need to ensure that only specific applications can modify the data in protected folders on Server1. Solution: From Virus & threat protection, you configure Controlled folder access. Does this meet the goal?

Options

  • AYes
  • BNo

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    92% (48)
  • B
    8% (4)

Why each option

Yes, configuring Controlled folder access within Windows Security's Virus & threat protection settings effectively ensures that only trusted applications can modify data in designated protected folders.

AYesCorrect

Controlled folder access, a feature of Microsoft Defender Antivirus, is designed to protect files and folders from unauthorized changes by untrusted applications, including ransomware. By configuring this feature, you specify which folders are protected and which applications are allowed to make changes, directly meeting the goal of allowing only specific applications to modify data in protected folders.

BNo

Concept tested: Controlled folder access for data protection

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/controlled-folder-access?view=o365-worldwide

Topics

#Controlled Folder Access#Windows Defender#Server Security#Application Control

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