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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






6. SSH port






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






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






9. SMTP stands for...






10. NAC stands for






11. SNMP stand for...






12. kerberos port






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






14. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






15. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






18. Locking down the system






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






20. 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 -






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






22. NetBIOS port






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






24. SAN stands for...






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






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






27. Recommended LDAP authentication






28. MAC stands for ____________ access control






29. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






30. NNTP stands for






31. TACACS port






32. SMTP port






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






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






35. SMTP port






36. DHCP stands for...






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






38. FTP ports






39. HTTP SSL port






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






41. NNTP port






42. NAS stands for...






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






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






45. DNS port






46. SNMP port






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






48. HTTP port






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






50. LDAP port