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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A DNS server is fed altered or spoofed records that are retained and then duplicated elsewhere






2. LDAP stands for...






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






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






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






6. SAN stands for...






7. DHCP stands for...






8. NAS stands for...






9. DAC stands for ____________ access control






10. IPSec port






11. SNMP port






12. SMTP port






13. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






16. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






18. NNTP stands for






19. SNMP stand for...






20. FTP ports






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






22. Access control method that uses ACLs






23. Recommended LDAP authentication






24. 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 -






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






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






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






28. HTTP SSL port






29. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






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






34. TACACS port






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






36. SMTP stands for...






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






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






39. TACACS






40. NNTP port






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






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






43. kerberos port






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






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






46. OU stands for...






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






48. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






50. DNS port