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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. TACACS port






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






3. DNS port






4. Locking down the system






5. HTTP SSL port






6. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






10. SMTP port






11. DNS stands for...






12. HTTP port






13. NNTP port






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






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






16. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






17. SAN stands for...






18. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






20. SMTP port






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






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






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






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






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






26. Telnet port






27. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






29. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






32. NNTP stands for






33. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






35. SSH port






36. The process of establishing a standard for security






37. 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 -






38. NAS stands for...






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






40. TACACS






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






42. EFS stands for...






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






44. FTP ports






45. NAC stands for






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






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






48. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






49. kerberos port






50. SMTP stands for...