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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. SSH port






2. SNMP port






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






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






5. SNMP stand for...






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






7. LDAP port






8. Recommended LDAP authentication






9. NNTP stands for






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






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






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






13. DHCP stands for...






14. TACACS port






15. FTP ports






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






17. NAC stands for






18. OU stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. IPSec port






26. HTTP port






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






28. LDAP authentication method not recommended






29. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






32. 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 -






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






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






35. Four ways to implement group policies






36. HTTP SSL port






37. DNS stands for...






38. SAN stands for...






39. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






41. kerberos port






42. Access control defined by roles or job functions






43. Telnet port






44. EFS stands for...






45. NNTP port






46. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






50. Access control method that uses ACLs