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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects






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






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






4. LDAP authentication method not recommended






5. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






6. Telnet port






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






8. SSH port






9. kerberos port






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






11. SMTP port






12. LDAP stands for...






13. HTTP port






14. OU stands for...






15. POP3 port






16. NAC stands for






17. NAS stands for...






18. Four ways to implement group policies






19. NNTP stands for






20. DAC stands for ____________ access control






21. SNMP stand for...






22. DNS stands for...






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






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






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






26. SMTP stands for...






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






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






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






30. TACACS port






31. 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 -






32. HTTP SSL port






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






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






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






36. TACACS






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






38. MAC stands for ____________ access control






39. SMTP port






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






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






42. FTP ports






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






44. NetBIOS port






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






46. LDAP port






47. SAN stands for...






48. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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