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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






4. The process of establishing a standard for security






5. POP3 port






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






7. DNS port






8. HTTP port






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






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






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






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






13. SNMP stand for...






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






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






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






17. TACACS






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






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






20. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






22. NAC stands for






23. kerberos port






24. SNMP port






25. NNTP stands for






26. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






28. OU stands for...






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






30. 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 -






31. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






34. FTP ports






35. DHCP stands for...






36. SAN stands for...






37. MAC stands for ____________ access control






38. NAS stands for...






39. NNTP port






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






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






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






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






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






45. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






46. DAC stands for ____________ access control






47. HTTP SSL port






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






49. LDAP stands for...






50. DNS stands for...