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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Telnet port






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






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






4. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






5. NAS stands for...






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






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






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






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






10. MAC stands for ____________ access control






11. DNS stands for...






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






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






14. TACACS port






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






16. HTTP SSL port






17. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






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






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






22. Locking down the system






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






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






25. SMTP port






26. DHCP stands for...






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






28. EFS stands for...






29. SSH port






30. SMTP stands for...






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. Four ways to implement group policies






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






34. Recommended LDAP authentication






35. DAC stands for ____________ access control






36. SNMP port






37. HTTP port






38. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






40. IPSec port






41. NNTP stands for






42. NAC stands for






43. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






46. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






47. DNS port






48. TACACS






49. SNMP stand for...






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