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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network






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






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






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






5. NAS stands for...






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






7. NAC stands for






8. Locking down the system






9. POP3 port






10. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






14. SNMP stand for...






15. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






19. HTTP SSL port






20. SNMP port






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






22. DHCP stands for...






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






24. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






26. Recommended LDAP authentication






27. OU stands for...






28. 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 -






29. HTTP port






30. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






31. TACACS






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






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






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






35. DAC stands for ____________ access control






36. Four ways to implement group policies






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






38. IPSec port






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






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






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






42. FTP ports






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






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






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






46. NNTP port






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






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






49. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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