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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access






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






3. The process of establishing a standard for security






4. SSH port






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






6. Recommended LDAP authentication






7. LDAP port






8. Locking down the system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. HTTP SSL port






17. EFS stands for...






18. HTTP port






19. DHCP stands for...






20. NAC stands for






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






22. POP3 port






23. Access control method that uses ACLs






24. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






27. Four ways to implement group policies






28. SMTP port






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






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






31. kerberos port






32. OU stands for...






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






34. SAN stands for...






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






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






37. FTP ports






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






39. 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 -






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






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






42. NAS stands for...






43. LDAP stands for...






44. NNTP port






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






46. SMTP port






47. IPSec port






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






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






50. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats