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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. LDAP port






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






3. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






8. The process of establishing a standard for security






9. Four ways to implement group policies






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






11. Locking down the system






12. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






14. SMTP port






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






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






17. HTTP SSL port






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






19. SSH port






20. POP3 port






21. Telnet port






22. SAN stands for...






23. NetBIOS port






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






25. NNTP stands for






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






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






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






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






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






31. kerberos port






32. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






35. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






37. MAC stands for ____________ access control






38. DNS stands for...






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






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






41. LDAP authentication method not recommended






42. FTP ports






43. SMTP port






44. NAC stands for






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






46. 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 -






47. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






48. NAS stands for...






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






50. SMTP stands for...