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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. Telnet port






4. DNS port






5. NAC stands for






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






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






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






9. Locking down the system






10. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






14. HTTP port






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






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






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






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






19. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






20. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






21. DHCP stands for...






22. SMTP stands for...






23. SMTP port






24. LDAP port






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






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






27. NetBIOS port






28. SMTP port






29. SAN stands for...






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






31. NNTP port






32. TACACS port






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






34. Four ways to implement group policies






35. NNTP stands for






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






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






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






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






40. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






44. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






46. NAS stands for...






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






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






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






50. SSH port







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