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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. NetBIOS port






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






3. DHCP stands for...






4. SNMP port






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






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






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






8. IPSec port






9. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






11. Locking down the system






12. NNTP stands for






13. EFS stands for...






14. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. DNS port






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






24. HTTP SSL port






25. NNTP port






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






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






28. kerberos port






29. SMTP port






30. SAN stands for...






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






32. Four ways to implement group policies






33. LDAP stands for...






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






35. LDAP port






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






37. FTP ports






38. SNMP stand for...






39. 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 -






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






41. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






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






45. TACACS






46. TACACS port






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






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






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






50. Recommended LDAP authentication