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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






3. SMTP port






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






5. NetBIOS port






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






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






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






9. Access control defined by roles or job functions






10. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






12. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






18. SNMP stand for...






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






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






21. SMTP stands for...






22. OU stands for...






23. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






24. SMTP port






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






26. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






28. TACACS port






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






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






31. SNMP port






32. HTTP SSL port






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






34. Locking down the system






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






36. LDAP stands for...






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






38. SAN stands for...






39. EFS stands for...






40. MAC stands for ____________ access control






41. SSH port






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






43. FTP ports






44. NNTP port






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






46. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






49. Four ways to implement group policies






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