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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






4. HTTP SSL port






5. TACACS port






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






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. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






9. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






11. SSH port






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






13. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






16. NAS stands for...






17. SNMP port






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






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






20. NetBIOS port






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






22. IPSec port






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






24. DNS stands for...






25. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






26. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






28. The process of establishing a standard for security






29. FTP ports






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






31. NNTP stands for






32. 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 -






33. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






37. LDAP authentication method not recommended






38. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects






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






40. Recommended LDAP authentication






41. SMTP port






42. DHCP stands for...






43. DNS port






44. Telnet port






45. NNTP port






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






47. EFS stands for...






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






49. NAC stands for






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