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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network






2. Access control method that uses ACLs






3. DNS stands for...






4. IPSec port






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






6. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






9. Telnet port






10. NNTP port






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






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






13. TACACS port






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






15. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






16. Locking down the system






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






18. LDAP port






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. kerberos port






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






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






23. SNMP port






24. 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 -






25. NAS stands for...






26. SMTP port






27. LDAP stands for...






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






29. HTTP SSL port






30. NetBIOS port






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






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






33. SMTP stands for...






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






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






36. Four ways to implement group policies






37. DNS port






38. NNTP stands for






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






40. The process of establishing a standard for security






41. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






42. SSH port






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






44. TACACS






45. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






47. SNMP stand for...






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






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






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