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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of establishing a standard for security






2. IPSec port






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






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






5. LDAP stands for...






6. SMTP port






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






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






9. 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 -






10. SSH port






11. DHCP stands for...






12. MAC stands for ____________ access control






13. Telnet port






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






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






16. SNMP stand for...






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






18. POP3 port






19. LDAP port






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






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






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






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






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






25. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






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






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






31. NAS stands for...






32. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






34. kerberos port






35. SMTP port






36. DNS stands for...






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






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






39. FTP ports






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






41. DAC stands for ____________ access control






42. TACACS






43. EFS stands for...






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






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






46. Access control defined by roles or job functions






47. HTTP port






48. SAN stands for...






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






50. SMTP stands for...