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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. FTP ports






3. NAC stands for






4. LDAP port






5. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






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






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






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






11. NetBIOS port






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






13. NAS stands for...






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






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






16. kerberos port






17. Access control method that uses ACLs






18. DNS port






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






20. SNMP stand for...






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






22. DAC stands for ____________ access control






23. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






25. SSH port






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






27. POP3 port






28. EFS stands for...






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






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






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






32. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






37. SMTP stands for...






38. Telnet port






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






40. TACACS port






41. OU stands for...






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






43. HTTP port






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






45. SMTP port






46. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






47. NNTP stands for






48. SMTP port






49. Four ways to implement group policies






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