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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. FTP ports






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. SAN stands for...






9. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






11. NAS stands for...






12. SMTP port






13. LDAP stands for...






14. Locking down the system






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. SSH port






23. Disable default accounts and passwords - regular backups - enable auditing features - monitor user privileges - implement authentication for users and applications






24. TACACS port






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






26. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






28. LDAP port






29. DAC stands for ____________ access control






30. The process of establishing a standard for security






31. LDAP authentication method not recommended






32. IPSec port






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






34. SMTP stands for...






35. SMTP port






36. NNTP port






37. MAC stands for ____________ access control






38. HTTP port






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






40. HTTP SSL port






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






42. TACACS






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






44. DNS stands for...






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






46. POP3 port






47. 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 -






48. Four ways to implement group policies






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






50. EFS stands for...