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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






3. DNS stands for...






4. NNTP port






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






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






7. kerberos port






8. POP3 port






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






10. Four ways to implement group policies






11. FTP ports






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






13. NAC stands for






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






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






16. DAC stands for ____________ access control






17. NNTP stands for






18. The process of establishing a standard for security






19. LDAP stands for...






20. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






21. HTTP SSL port






22. TACACS






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






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






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






27. Recommended LDAP authentication






28. 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 -






29. NAS stands for...






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






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






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






33. SMTP port






34. TACACS port






35. SAN stands for...






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






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






38. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






39. Access control defined by roles or job functions






40. LDAP authentication method not recommended






41. SMTP stands for...






42. Telnet port






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






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






45. OU stands for...






46. Access control method that uses ACLs






47. DHCP stands for...






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






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






50. SMTP port