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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. SNMP stand for...






2. TACACS port






3. HTTP port






4. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






9. NNTP port






10. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






12. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






13. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






15. HTTP SSL port






16. Telnet port






17. LDAP port






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






19. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






21. SNMP port






22. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






24. NNTP stands for






25. 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 -






26. IPSec port






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






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






29. DNS port






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






31. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






34. SMTP port






35. DHCP stands for...






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






37. NAC stands for






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






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






40. LDAP authentication method not recommended






41. TACACS






42. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






44. Locking down the system






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






46. OU stands for...






47. SMTP port






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






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






50. POP3 port