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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. SMTP port






2. LDAP stands for...






3. EFS stands for...






4. Reduce the possibility of a breach by locking down the file system - controlling software installation and use - limiting access - disabling unnecessary services and applying patches -






5. A cryptographic protocol that provides security for communications over networks such as the Internet






6. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects






7. Restrict zone transfers to designated servers - restrict users via ACLs who can query zone records - do not use recursive queries






8. SSH port






9. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam






10. POP3 port






11. SMTP stands for...






12. Access control method used by organizations that have a high turn over






13. NNTP stands for






14. Access permissions applied by the owner of an object using ACLs - commonly found on PCs






15. NAC stands for






16. Access control method that uses ACLs






17. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network






18. DNS port






19. SMTP port






20. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network






21. Used to deliver news articles to users on the Internet - vulnerable to DoS attacks






22. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups






23. Bind MAC addresses of network devices to IP address - monitor logs - apply security patches - use IDS and strong authentication to detect rogue servers






24. NAC method where organizations must run the current hardware and operating systems






25. Contain possible security settings that can control one or multiple computers






26. Microsoft software packages that contain one or more patches and can be applied without rebooting






27. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client






28. Disable default accounts and passwords - regular backups - enable auditing features - monitor user privileges - implement authentication for users and applications






29. Access control defined by roles or job functions






30. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access






31. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






32. NNTP port






33. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere






34. IPSec port






35. DNS stands for...






36. LDAP authentication method not recommended






37. HTTP port






38. TACACS port






39. TACACS






40. SAN stands for...






41. Isolate directories - place server in DMZ - disallow anonymous access - audit logs - and review contents for unauthorized material






42. Locking down the system






43. Transferable access controls applied and controlled by the object owner






44. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use






45. Four ways to implement group policies






46. LDAP port






47. Defining the software and hardware components that can be used in an organization






48. OU stands for...






49. SNMP stand for...






50. NetBIOS port