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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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 -






2. NetBIOS port






3. DHCP stands for...






4. SAN stands for...






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






6. DNS port






7. kerberos port






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. Locking down the system






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






16. SSH port






17. DNS stands for...






18. SNMP port






19. NNTP port






20. TACACS






21. EFS stands for...






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






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






24. Access control defined by roles or job functions






25. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






26. NNTP stands for






27. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






31. SMTP stands for...






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






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






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






35. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






36. HTTP SSL port






37. TACACS port






38. FTP ports






39. LDAP port






40. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






43. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






45. SNMP stand for...






46. NAC method requiring installation of a network appliance to monitor network devices and limit connectivity should non compliant activity be detected






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






48. IPSec port






49. Access control method that uses ACLs






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