CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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What command is used to disable the Windows Firewall for the current profile?

netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off
netsh firewall disable
netsh advfirewall allow all
netsh firewall state off

The correct answer is: netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off

The command that effectively disables the Windows Firewall for the current profile is "netsh advfirewall set currentprofile state off." This command utilizes the Netsh (Network Shell) utility, specifically the "advfirewall" context, which is designed to manage Windows Firewall settings. When using this command, it precisely targets the current active profile of the Windows Firewall (either Domain, Private, or Public) and sets its state to "off." This command is particularly useful in scenarios where a security analyst needs to temporarily disable the firewall for troubleshooting or configuration purposes, ensuring minimal disruption to the overall system's network functionality while still maintaining control over other profiles. Other commands listed may not effectively achieve the same result or may apply to outdated firewall configurations. For instance, commands referring to "netsh firewall" are from older versions of Windows and are no longer valid for managing the current Windows Firewall architecture. The focus on setting the state of the current profile highlights the modern practices in command line management of Windows Firewall settings.