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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. Four ways to implement group policies






2. NNTP port






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






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






5. The process of establishing a standard for security






6. DNS stands for...






7. OU stands for...






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






9. FTP ports






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






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






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






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






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






15. Access control defined by roles or job functions






16. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






19. NAS stands for...






20. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






22. kerberos port






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






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






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






26. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






31. HTTP SSL port






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






33. NNTP stands for






34. 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 -






35. POP3 port






36. DHCP stands for...






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






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






39. SMTP stands for...






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






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






42. DNS port






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






44. TACACS port






45. LDAP port






46. SSH port






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






48. SMTP port






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






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