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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. Four ways to implement group policies






3. SNMP stand for...






4. SAN stands for...






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






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






7. FTP ports






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






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






10. DNS stands for...






11. NetBIOS port






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






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






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






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






16. SSH port






17. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






19. SMTP port






20. MAC stands for ____________ access control






21. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






22. OU stands for...






23. TACACS






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






25. SMTP port






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






27. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






29. SNMP port






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






31. NNTP stands for






32. SMTP stands for...






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






34. NAS stands for...






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






36. HTTP port






37. POP3 port






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






39. Locking down the system






40. 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 -






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






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






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






44. Access control method that uses ACLs






45. kerberos port






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






47. TACACS port






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






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






50. IPSec port