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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. SMTP stands for...






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






3. DNS stands for...






4. DNS port






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






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






7. Locking down the system






8. NAC stands for






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






10. SMTP port






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






12. LDAP authentication method not recommended






13. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






15. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






17. Four ways to implement group policies






18. LDAP stands for...






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






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






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






22. SAN stands for...






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






24. IPSec port






25. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






26. EFS stands for...






27. Recommended LDAP authentication






28. NNTP stands for






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






30. NAS stands for...






31. 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 -






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






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






34. TACACS






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






36. TACACS port






37. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






39. MAC stands for ____________ access control






40. OU stands for...






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






42. LDAP port






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






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






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






46. NNTP port






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






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






49. SMTP port






50. File system that offers limited security and was primarily designed for desktop use