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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Most restrictive access control method that uses security labels to control access






2. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






3. EFS stands for...






4. LDAP authentication method not recommended






5. HTTP SSL port






6. The process of establishing a standard for security






7. Access control method that uses ACLs






8. NNTP port






9. HTTP port






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






11. NAS stands for...






12. SMTP port






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






14. SSH port






15. POP3 port






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






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






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






19. NNTP stands for






20. TACACS port






21. OU stands for...






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






23. kerberos port






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






25. NetBIOS port






26. Four ways to implement group policies






27. DNS port






28. SAN stands for...






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






30. SNMP stand for...






31. DNS stands for...






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






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






34. LDAP stands for...






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






36. SNMP port






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






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






39. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






42. SMTP port






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






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






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






46. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






48. IPSec port






49. NAC stands for






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