Windows-Firewall-Security-Lab - Hands-on Windows Firewall security lab demonstrati

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Windows-Firewall-Security-Lab

Windows Firewall Security Lab

Objective

This project demonstrates how Windows Firewall rules can be configured, tested, and analyzed in a controlled lab en to understand host-based security controls, network filtering, and defensi operations.

The lab focuses on:

* Creating and managing firewall rules
* Blocking and allowing network traffic
* Testing inbound and outbound connections
* Monitoring firewall behavior
* Understanding how endpoint firewalls reduce attack surface

Table of Contents

Skills Demonstrated

* Windows Firewall Configuration
* Network Security
* Defensi
* PowerShell Administration
* Port Filtering
* SOC Fundamentals
* Traffic Analysis
* Security Documentation
* Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues

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Lab En

| Component | Details |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------- |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Tools Used | Windows Defender Firewall, PowerShell |
| En | Lab |
| Purpose | Firewall Rule Analysis & Testing |
| Connectivity Tests | Ping, TCP Connections |
| Security Focus | Host-Based Firewall Protection |

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Project Structure

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Lab Architecture

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Firewall Rule Creation

Creating a Rule to Block Port 80

Purpose

This rule blocks inbound HTTP traffic on TCP port 80 to prevent unauthorized web-based access.

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Screenshots

Firewall Rule Type Selection

!Firewall Rule Type Selection

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Firewall Rule Final Configuration

!Firewall Rule Final Configuration

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Windows Firewall Inbound Rules

!Windows Firewall Inbound Rules

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Windows Firewall Outbound Rules

!Windows Firewall Outbound Rules

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SSH Port Rule Selection

!SSH Port Rule Selection

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SSH Port Configuration

!SSH Port Configuration

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SSH Firewall Action Block

!SSH Firewall Action Block

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SSH Firewall Rule Created

!SSH Firewall Rule Created

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Telnet Port Block Test

!Telnet Port Block Test

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Telnet Port Selection

!Telnet Port Selection

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Telnet Firewall Block Action

!Telnet Firewall Block Action

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Telnet Firewall Rule List

!Telnet Firewall Rule List

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Telnet Connection Failed

!Telnet Connection Failed

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Display Existing Firewall Rules

Purpose

Used to enumerate and acti rules configured on the system.

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Check Specific Firewall Rule

Purpose

whether the custom firewall rule exists and confirms its status.

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Test Connectivity

Test Localhost Connection

Expected Behavior

The firewall should block inbound traffic depending on rule configuration.

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Attempted Connection Result

Analysis

The failed connection confirms that the firewall rule successfully blocked access to TCP port 80.

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Allowing Traffic Again

Remo Rule

Purpose

Removes the pre created blocking rule and restores connectivity.

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Firewall Rule Removal

Expected Result

The rule should no longer appear in firewall rule listings.

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Successful Connection Test

Analysis

The successful connection confirms that firewall filtering behavior changed after removing the blocking rule.

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Security Analysis

Windows Firewall is a critical endpoint security control used to:

* Restrict unauthorized network access
* Reduce attack surface exposure
* Control inbound and outbound communication
* Prevent lateral mo
* Enforce organizational security policies

In this lab:

* Firewall rule creation was tested
* Port filtering behavior was
* Network access control was analyzed
* Traffic blocking effecti was confirmed
* Basic defensi operations were simulated

This type of analysis is directly relevant to SOC and Blue Team en.

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MITRE ATT&CK Relevance

| Technique ID | Technique |
| ------------ | ------------------------- |
| T1562 | Impair Defenses |
| T1046 | Network Service Discovery |
| T1021 | Remote Services |

Understanding firewall behavior helps defenders:

* Detect unauthorized access attempts
* Prevent remote exploitation
* Restrict attacker mo across systems
* Harden endpoint security configurations

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Challenges Faced

* Understanding inbound rules
* Testing localhost connectivity behavior
* firewall rule precedence
* Troubleshooting blocked connections

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Key Learnings

* Windows Firewall can effectively filter network traffic
* PowerShell allows automated firewall management
* Improper firewall configurations may expose systems
* Rule testing is important for defensi
* Endpoint firewalls play a major role in enterprise security

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Future Impro

* Integrate firewall logs with Splunk SIEM
* Automate monitoring using PowerShell scripts
* Export logs for threat analysis
* Detect suspicious firewall rule modifications
* Create ad rule sets for enterprise scenarios
* Simulate attacker behavior against firewall policies

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Tools Used

* Windows Defender Firewall
* PowerShell
* Test-NetConnection
* Windows Networking Utilities

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Author

Deepak Rawat
Cybersecurity Enthusiast | SOC Analyst Aspirant | Blue Team Learning Path

GitHub:

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Disclaimer

This project was created in a controlled lab en for educational and defensi purposes only.

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技术要点

该项目属于防护思路方向的开源资源，代码结构清晰，适合安全研究人员学习参考。项目围绕Hands-on Windows Firewall security lab demonstrating rule creation, traffic filtering, and defensive security analysis using PowerShell.展开，提供了可运行的实现，对理解相关安全机制、工具原理与攻防技术具有较高的研究价值。

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