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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A subnet on the network that separates the internal network from publicly exposed hosts






2. NAC stands for






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






4. TACACS port






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






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






7. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






8. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






11. LDAP port






12. DNS stands for...






13. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






15. EFS stands for...






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






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






18. HTTP SSL port






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






20. SMTP stands for...






21. DHCP stands for...






22. TACACS






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






24. FTP ports






25. POP3 port






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






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






28. SSH port






29. SMTP port






30. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






32. HTTP port






33. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






35. SMTP port






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






37. LDAP stands for...






38. DNS port






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






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






41. kerberos port






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






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






44. SAN stands for...






45. The process of establishing a standard for security






46. SNMP stand for...






47. NNTP port






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






49. Recommended LDAP authentication






50. Locking down the system