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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. LDAP stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. HTTP port






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






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






12. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






13. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






14. HTTP SSL port






15. Recommended LDAP authentication






16. NNTP port






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






18. NAS stands for...






19. LDAP authentication method not recommended






20. NNTP stands for






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






22. The process of establishing a standard for security






23. DHCP stands for...






24. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Telnet port






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






33. SNMP stand for...






34. SSH port






35. IPSec port






36. NAC stands for






37. POP3 port






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






39. SMTP port






40. LDAP port






41. TACACS port






42. Locking down the system






43. 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 -






44. SMTP stands for...






45. FTP ports






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






47. TACACS






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






49. Access control method that uses ACLs






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