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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Highly configurable - discretionary - job based access control - more flexible that MAC - more precise that groups






2. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






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






7. EFS stands for...






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






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






10. kerberos port






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






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






13. SMTP port






14. NNTP port






15. OU stands for...






16. SMTP stands for...






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






18. NAC stands for






19. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






22. TACACS






23. 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 -






24. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






26. Access control defined by roles or job functions






27. HTTP port






28. POP3 port






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






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






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






32. IPSec port






33. Locking down the system






34. SNMP port






35. Four ways to implement group policies






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






37. FTP ports






38. Recommended LDAP authentication






39. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






41. LDAP port






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






43. HTTP SSL port






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






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






46. Telnet port






47. MAC stands for ____________ access control






48. NNTP stands for






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






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