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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






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






4. NNTP port






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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 -






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






12. DNS stands for...






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






14. NetBIOS port






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






16. Access control method that uses ACLs






17. The process of establishing a standard for security






18. TACACS port






19. DAC stands for ____________ access control






20. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






21. Microsoft software packages that contain one or more patches and can be applied without rebooting






22. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






25. SMTP port






26. SAN stands for...






27. HTTP SSL port






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






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






30. SSH port






31. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






33. EFS stands for...






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






35. SMTP stands for...






36. Telnet port






37. LDAP port






38. kerberos port






39. FTP ports






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






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






42. IPSec port






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






44. Recommended LDAP authentication






45. SNMP stand for...






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






47. NAS stands for...






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






49. DHCP stands for...






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