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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password






2. DHCP stands for...






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






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






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






6. LDAP port






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






8. SSH port






9. kerberos port






10. HTTP port






11. Telnet port






12. POP3 port






13. DAC stands for ____________ access control






14. SNMP stand for...






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






16. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






17. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






19. SMTP port






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






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






22. SNMP port






23. HTTP SSL port






24. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






26. NAS stands for...






27. TACACS port






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






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






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






31. TACACS






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






33. NetBIOS port






34. DNS port






35. The process of establishing a standard for security






36. OU stands for...






37. Locking down the system






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






39. SAN stands for...






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






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






42. NNTP stands for






43. LDAP stands for...






44. NAC stands for






45. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






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






49. Access control method that uses ACLs






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