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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. LDAP port






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






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






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






5. SNMP stand for...






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






7. LDAP stands for...






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






9. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






11. MAC stands for ____________ access control






12. LDAP authentication method not recommended






13. DNS port






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






15. DNS stands for...






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






17. TACACS






18. HTTP port






19. OU stands for...






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






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






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. NAC stands for






24. HTTP SSL port






25. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






28. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






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






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






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






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






34. NNTP stands for






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






36. DAC stands for ____________ access control






37. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






39. SMTP port






40. SSH port






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






42. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






45. NAS stands for...






46. TACACS port






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






48. FTP ports






49. SMTP stands for...






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