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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. Recommended LDAP authentication






3. SNMP port






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






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






6. NNTP stands for






7. NAC stands for






8. NNTP port






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






10. SSH port






11. NAS stands for...






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






13. kerberos port






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






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






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






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






18. POP3 port






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






20. 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 -






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Telnet port






28. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






29. Access control method that uses ACLs






30. TACACS port






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






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






33. DNS stands for...






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. LDAP authentication method not recommended






36. DAC stands for ____________ access control






37. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






39. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






40. SMTP port






41. DNS port






42. LDAP stands for...






43. HTTP port






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






45. SMTP port






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






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






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






49. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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