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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. kerberos port






4. FTP ports






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






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






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






8. DNS port






9. SMTP port






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






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






12. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






13. NNTP stands for






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






15. NNTP port






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






17. DHCP stands for...






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






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






20. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






22. OU stands for...






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






24. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






25. SAN stands for...






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






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






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






29. IPSec port






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






31. TACACS port






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






33. Four ways to implement group policies






34. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






36. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






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. HTTP port






41. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






42. TACACS






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






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






45. SMTP stands for...






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






47. Locking down the system






48. LDAP port






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






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