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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. SMTP stands for...






2. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






4. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network






5. DNS port






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






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






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






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






12. SSH port






13. kerberos port






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






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






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






17. NAS stands for...






18. Recommended LDAP authentication






19. SNMP port






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






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






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






23. POP3 port






24. Telnet port






25. Four ways to implement group policies






26. EFS stands for...






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






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






29. Access control method that uses ACLs






30. NAC stands for






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






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






33. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






35. IPSec port






36. DAC stands for ____________ access control






37. LDAP authentication method not recommended






38. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






40. SAN stands for...






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






42. Is a UDP-based network protocol - used mostly in network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention






43. FTP ports






44. Locking down the system






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






46. Start with the most secure environment - the loosen the controls as needed






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






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






49. HTTP SSL port






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