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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. DNS port






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






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






4. HTTP port






5. 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 -






6. SNMP stand for...






7. Access control defined by roles or job functions






8. Telnet port






9. EFS stands for...






10. Locking down the system






11. SMTP port






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






13. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






15. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






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. MAC stands for ____________ access control






20. DHCP stands for...






21. HTTP SSL port






22. NetBIOS port






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






24. NAC stands for






25. IPSec port






26. OU stands for...






27. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






28. kerberos port






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






30. Recommended LDAP authentication






31. SMTP stands for...






32. TACACS






33. LDAP port






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






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






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






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






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






39. Access control method that uses ACLs






40. NAS stands for...






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






42. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






43. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






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






48. DAC stands for ____________ access control






49. TACACS port






50. FTP ports