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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. POP3 port






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






3. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






4. DHCP stands for...






5. SMTP port






6. Four ways to implement group policies






7. SNMP port






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






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






10. Telnet port






11. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






13. EFS stands for...






14. SMTP port






15. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






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






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






21. TACACS port






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






23. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






24. DNS stands for...






25. Recommended LDAP authentication






26. Access control defined by roles or job functions






27. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






30. LDAP port






31. SSH port






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






33. HTTP SSL port






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






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






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






37. NAS stands for...






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






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






40. NNTP port






41. SMTP stands for...






42. SNMP stand for...






43. IPSec port






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






45. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






47. Locking down the system






48. MAC stands for ____________ access control






49. TACACS






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