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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. Access control method that uses ACLs






4. NNTP stands for






5. DNS port






6. Access control defined by roles or job functions






7. NAS stands for...






8. Recommended LDAP authentication






9. EFS stands for...






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






11. TACACS port






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






13. NetBIOS port






14. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






16. SMTP stands for...






17. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






19. kerberos port






20. IPSec port






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






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






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






24. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






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






28. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






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






33. LDAP stands for...






34. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






36. DAC stands for ____________ access control






37. POP3 port






38. FTP ports






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






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






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






42. OU stands for...






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






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






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






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






47. SMTP port






48. Telnet port






49. SNMP stand for...






50. HTTP SSL port