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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






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






4. SMTP port






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






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






7. NAS stands for...






8. FTP ports






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






10. HTTP SSL port






11. LDAP authentication method not recommended






12. The process of establishing a standard for security






13. TACACS






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






15. POP3 port






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






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






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. 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 -






20. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






21. NNTP port






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






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






24. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






26. Access control method that uses ACLs






27. DNS stands for...






28. kerberos port






29. SNMP port






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






31. Telnet port






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






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






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






35. Locking down the system






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






37. EFS stands for...






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






39. SSH port






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






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






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






43. SAN stands for...






44. DHCP stands for...






45. Recommended LDAP authentication






46. Four ways to implement group policies






47. SMTP port






48. SNMP stand for...






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






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