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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. DNS port






4. LDAP stands for...






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






6. OU stands for...






7. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






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






11. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






13. HTTP port






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. 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 -






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






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






18. FTP ports






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






20. SNMP port






21. The process of establishing a standard for security






22. NAC stands for






23. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






24. NetBIOS port






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






26. NNTP stands for






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






28. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






30. DNS stands for...






31. HTTP SSL port






32. TACACS






33. Access control method that uses ACLs






34. Telnet port






35. POP3 port






36. SMTP port






37. SMTP stands for...






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






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






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






41. EFS stands for...






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






43. SMTP port






44. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






47. kerberos port






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






49. DAC stands for ____________ access control






50. IPSec port