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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Is a UDP-based network protocol - used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention






2. NAS stands for...






3. NAC stands for






4. SMTP port






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






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






7. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality






8. An accumulated set of software updates or hotfixes from Microsoft






9. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected






10. 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 -






11. EFS stands for...






12. A subnet on the network that separates the internal network from publicly exposed hosts






13. POP3 port






14. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup






15. SNMP stand for...






16. NNTP stands for






17. NNTP port






18. Define security settings and user's desktop environment on group of computers






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






20. OU stands for...






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






22. LDAP authentication method not recommended






23. SMTP stands for...






24. kerberos port






25. DHCP stands for...






26. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






29. Access control defined by roles or job functions






30. IPSec port






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






32. DNS stands for...






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






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






35. Users granted least amount of access possible that enables them to complete their required work






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






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






38. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






40. The process of establishing a standard for security






41. Four ways to implement group policies






42. NetBIOS port






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






44. A remote authentication protocol used to communicate with an authentication server commonly used in UNIX networks.






45. SNMP port






46. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






48. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password






49. FTP ports






50. MAC stands for ____________ access control