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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. HTTP SSL port






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






3. Locking down the system






4. OU stands for...






5. 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 -






6. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






8. DAC stands for ____________ access control






9. LDAP authentication method not recommended






10. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






13. SNMP port






14. NetBIOS port






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






16. LDAP stands for...






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






18. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






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






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






23. DHCP stands for...






24. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






26. NAC stands for






27. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






30. EFS stands for...






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






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






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






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






35. HTTP port






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






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






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






39. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






41. SMTP port






42. NAS stands for...






43. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






44. SAN stands for...






45. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






46. LDAP port






47. SMTP stands for...






48. kerberos port






49. FTP ports






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