A user will connect to Computer1 (running Windows 11) by Remote Desktop. You want the connecting user's device to be authenticated before the Remote Desktop sign-in screen is shown. Which setting should you enable on Computer1?
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Correct answer: Enable Network Level Authentication (NLA).
Why this is the answer
Enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA) requires the connecting user to authenticate to the network before the Remote Desktop session is fully established and the sign-in screen appears. This adds an extra layer of security by preventing unauthenticated access to the Remote Desktop sign-in prompt itself. "Turn on Reputation-based protection" is a Microsoft Defender SmartScreen feature for file and app reputation, unrelated to Remote Desktop authentication. "Turn on Network Discovery" allows your computer to see other devices on the network and be seen by them, but it doesn't enforce authentication for Remote Desktop. "Configure the Remote Desktop Configuration service" is a general service management option and not the specific setting for pre-authentication.
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