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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. 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 -






2. HTTP port






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






4. NNTP stands for






5. NAS stands for...






6. EFS stands for...






7. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






10. LDAP port






11. Access control defined by roles or job functions






12. Telnet port






13. SNMP port






14. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






16. OU stands for...






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






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






19. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






21. kerberos port






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






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






24. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






27. LDAP stands for...






28. SNMP stand for...






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






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






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






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






33. SMTP stands for...






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






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






36. POP3 port






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






38. SAN stands for...






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






40. Locking down the system






41. IPSec port






42. SMTP port






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






44. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






45. NetBIOS port






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






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






48. DHCP stands for...






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






50. HTTP SSL port