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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






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






4. HTTP port






5. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






6. OU stands for...






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






8. Recommended LDAP authentication






9. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






11. SAN stands for...






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






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






14. NNTP port






15. DNS stands for...






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






17. TACACS port






18. kerberos port






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






20. Four ways to implement group policies






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






22. Telnet port






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






24. FTP ports






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






26. NAC stands for






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






28. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






30. The process of establishing a standard for security






31. 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 -






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






33. NetBIOS port






34. SNMP stand for...






35. IPSec port






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






37. MAC stands for ____________ access control






38. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






41. SNMP port






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






43. LDAP stands for...






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






45. Locking down the system






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






47. HTTP SSL port






48. NAS stands for...






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






50. DNS port