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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






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






4. 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 -






5. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






8. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






10. Four ways to implement group policies






11. HTTP port






12. LDAP port






13. DAC stands for ____________ access control






14. SMTP port






15. Telnet port






16. DNS stands for...






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






18. SSH port






19. Recommended LDAP authentication






20. SNMP stand for...






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






22. SMTP stands for...






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






24. HTTP SSL port






25. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






26. DHCP stands for...






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






28. NNTP stands for






29. LDAP stands for...






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






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






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






33. SNMP port






34. FTP ports






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






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






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






38. kerberos port






39. SAN stands for...






40. NetBIOS port






41. EFS stands for...






42. NNTP port






43. LDAP authentication method not recommended






44. NAC stands for






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






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






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






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






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






50. OU stands for...






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