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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. kerberos port






2. HTTP port






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






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






5. IPSec port






6. Access control defined by roles or job functions






7. DNS port






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






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






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






11. NAS stands for...






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






13. NAC stands for






14. DNS stands for...






15. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






18. DAC stands for ____________ access control






19. SAN stands for...






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






21. MAC stands for ____________ access control






22. 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 -






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






24. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






26. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






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






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






31. NNTP stands for






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






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






34. LDAP authentication method not recommended






35. TACACS port






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






37. NetBIOS port






38. HTTP SSL port






39. DHCP stands for...






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






41. Locking down the system






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






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






44. SMTP port






45. SSH port






46. The process of establishing a standard for security






47. OU stands for...






48. LDAP stands for...






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






50. FTP ports