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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. NetBIOS port






2. LDAP port






3. IPSec port






4. NNTP port






5. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






6. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






10. LDAP authentication method not recommended






11. 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 -






12. SNMP port






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






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






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






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






17. SSH port






18. DNS port






19. Access control method that uses ACLs






20. DNS stands for...






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






22. SMTP port






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






24. HTTP port






25. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






27. The process of establishing a standard for security






28. NNTP stands for






29. TACACS






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






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






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






33. HTTP SSL port






34. OU stands for...






35. NAS stands for...






36. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






41. NAC stands for






42. SAN stands for...






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






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






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






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






47. SMTP port






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






49. SNMP stand for...






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