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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. Access control method that uses ACLs






2. LDAP authentication method not recommended






3. TACACS






4. NNTP stands for






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






6. NAC stands for






7. TACACS port






8. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. DNS port






16. NetBIOS port






17. SSH port






18. DHCP stands for...






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






20. IPSec port






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






22. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






25. MAC stands for ____________ access control






26. SMTP port






27. DNS stands for...






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






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






30. SMTP port






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






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






33. SNMP port






34. SNMP stand for...






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






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






37. HTTP port






38. LDAP stands for...






39. Locking down the system






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






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






42. LDAP port






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






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






45. 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 -






46. The process of establishing a standard for security






47. Telnet port






48. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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







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