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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. TACACS






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






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






4. EFS stands for...






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






6. kerberos port






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






8. SNMP stand for...






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






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






11. DNS stands for...






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






13. Four ways to implement group policies






14. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






15. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






16. HTTP port






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






18. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






20. MAC stands for ____________ access control






21. NetBIOS port






22. SSH port






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






24. Locking down the system






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






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






27. Telnet port






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






29. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






31. DNS port






32. FTP ports






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






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






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






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






37. Access control method that uses ACLs






38. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






39. NNTP stands for






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






41. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






43. 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 -






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






45. DHCP stands for...






46. SMTP stands for...






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






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






49. POP3 port






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