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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Locking down the system






2. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






5. Recommended LDAP authentication






6. LDAP authentication method not recommended






7. LDAP stands for...






8. LDAP port






9. Telnet port






10. DNS stands for...






11. SMTP port






12. NAC stands for






13. SNMP port






14. HTTP SSL port






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






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






17. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






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






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






23. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






26. SMTP stands for...






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






28. SMTP port






29. TACACS port






30. The process of establishing a standard for security






31. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






33. DHCP stands for...






34. NNTP port






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






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






37. OU stands for...






38. EFS stands for...






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






40. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






43. POP3 port






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






45. HTTP port






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






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






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






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






50. IPSec port