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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups






2. NetBIOS port






3. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






5. POP3 port






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






7. SNMP port






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






9. HTTP SSL port






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






11. TACACS






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






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






14. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






16. DHCP stands for...






17. NNTP port






18. SMTP port






19. LDAP authentication method not recommended






20. HTTP port






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






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






23. SNMP stand for...






24. FTP ports






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






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






27. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






28. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






29. SMTP port






30. DNS stands for...






31. TACACS port






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






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






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






35. Four ways to implement group policies






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






37. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






39. DNS port






40. LDAP port






41. SSH port






42. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






45. EFS stands for...






46. SAN stands for...






47. LDAP stands for...






48. NAC stands for






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






50. IPSec port