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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. HTTP SSL port






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






4. NetBIOS port






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






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






7. kerberos port






8. OU stands for...






9. SNMP port






10. SAN stands for...






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






12. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






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






18. SMTP port






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






20. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






22. POP3 port






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






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






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






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






27. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






29. Locking down the system






30. Four ways to implement group policies






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






32. SMTP port






33. Telnet port






34. LDAP port






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






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






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






38. NAC stands for






39. Recommended LDAP authentication






40. SNMP stand for...






41. DNS port






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






43. NNTP stands for






44. FTP ports






45. NNTP port






46. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






47. TACACS port






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






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






50. SSH port