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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Allows a remote access server to communicate with an authentication server in order to determine if the user has access to the network






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






3. SNMP stand for...






4. HTTP port






5. LDAP port






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






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






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






9. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






11. NAC stands for






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






13. POP3 port






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






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






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






17. OU stands for...






18. IPSec port






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. SSH port






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






22. Four ways to implement group policies






23. NNTP port






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






25. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






27. LDAP stands for...






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






29. NNTP stands for






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






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






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






33. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






35. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






36. EFS stands for...






37. Recommended LDAP authentication






38. Telnet port






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






40. 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 -






41. HTTP SSL port






42. Access control method that uses ACLs






43. Access control defined by roles or job functions






44. DHCP stands for...






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






46. DNS stands for...






47. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






49. FTP ports






50. NAS stands for...