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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. Recommended LDAP authentication






3. HTTP port






4. TACACS






5. FTP ports






6. NNTP port






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






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






9. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






13. DNS port






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






15. Telnet port






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






17. NNTP stands for






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






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






20. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






21. SSH port






22. SMTP port






23. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






25. NAC stands for






26. NetBIOS port






27. SMTP port






28. SNMP stand for...






29. TACACS port






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






31. NAS stands for...






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






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






34. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






36. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






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






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






42. kerberos port






43. Locking down the system






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






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






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






47. HTTP SSL port






48. SNMP port






49. IPSec port






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