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






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






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






5. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






8. OU stands for...






9. HTTP SSL port






10. kerberos port






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






12. 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 -






13. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






14. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






16. SMTP port






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






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






19. IPSec port






20. SNMP port






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






22. SAN stands for...






23. Locking down the system






24. TACACS port






25. DNS port






26. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






29. LDAP port






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






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






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






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






34. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






36. SMTP stands for...






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






38. NetBIOS port






39. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






40. LDAP stands for...






41. Four ways to implement group policies






42. Access control method that uses ACLs






43. NNTP stands for






44. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






46. EFS stands for...






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






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






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






50. HTTP port