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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. FTP ports






2. DHCP stands for...






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






4. Telnet port






5. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






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






10. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






11. LDAP stands for...






12. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






14. Locking down the system






15. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






17. 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 -






18. NNTP port






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






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






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






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






23. POP3 port






24. NetBIOS port






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






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






27. SNMP port






28. NAS stands for...






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






30. SNMP stand for...






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






32. OU stands for...






33. NNTP stands for






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






35. HTTP port






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






37. SSH port






38. SAN stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






44. kerberos port






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






46. NAC stands for






47. LDAP authentication method not recommended






48. SMTP stands for...






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






50. LDAP port