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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. TACACS port






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






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






4. NAC stands for






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






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






7. OU stands for...






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






9. NNTP stands for






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






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






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






13. DAC stands for ____________ access control






14. LDAP authentication method not recommended






15. NNTP port






16. IPSec port






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






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






19. Telnet port






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






21. SAN stands for...






22. SNMP stand for...






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






24. NetBIOS port






25. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






29. LDAP stands for...






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






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






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






33. SNMP port






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






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






36. SMTP port






37. SMTP stands for...






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






39. DNS port






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






41. kerberos port






42. SSH port






43. TACACS






44. The process of establishing a standard for security






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. HTTP port






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






48. DNS stands for...






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






50. HTTP SSL port