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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. HTTP SSL port






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






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






4. 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 -






5. Locking down the system






6. SMTP port






7. POP3 port






8. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






9. SAN stands for...






10. NAC stands for






11. DHCP stands for...






12. SSH port






13. DAC stands for ____________ access control






14. NetBIOS port






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






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






17. NNTP port






18. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






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






22. FTP ports






23. Recommended LDAP authentication






24. HTTP port






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






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






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






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






29. IPSec port






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






31. Four ways to implement group policies






32. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






34. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






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






38. TACACS port






39. OU stands for...






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






41. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






43. NAS stands for...






44. TACACS






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






46. EFS stands for...






47. DNS port






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






49. SNMP stand for...






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