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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password






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






3. OU stands for...






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






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






6. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






8. NAS stands for...






9. POP3 port






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






11. LDAP stands for...






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






13. HTTP port






14. SMTP stands for...






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






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






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






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






19. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






20. Telnet port






21. NetBIOS port






22. EFS stands for...






23. SAN stands for...






24. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






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






30. SMTP port






31. Locking down the system






32. SMTP port






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






34. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






35. LDAP port






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






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






38. Access control defined by roles or job functions






39. FTP ports






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






41. SSH port






42. DNS port






43. SNMP port






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






45. TACACS port






46. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






48. 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 -






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






50. DHCP stands for...