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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Centrally managed NAC method requiring installation of software agents on each network client






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






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






4. NAS stands for...






5. HTTP port






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






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






8. SSH port






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






10. SAN stands for...






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






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






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






14. NNTP port






15. EFS stands for...






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






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






18. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






20. LDAP port






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






22. SMTP port






23. POP3 port






24. DNS stands for...






25. Telnet port






26. SMTP stands for...






27. Recommended LDAP authentication






28. TACACS






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






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






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






32. Locking down the system






33. FTP ports






34. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






36. HTTP SSL port






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






38. LDAP stands for...






39. SNMP port






40. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






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






45. DNS port






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






47. OU stands for...






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






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






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