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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Issued by software vendors to fix bugs - address security issues or add functionality






2. HTTP SSL port






3. FTP ports






4. NAC stands for






5. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






6. NNTP port






7. POP3 port






8. LDAP stands for...






9. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






12. SNMP port






13. SAN stands for...






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






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






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






17. DNS stands for...






18. SSH port






19. TACACS port






20. SNMP stand for...






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






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






23. Telnet port






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






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






26. TACACS






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






28. 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 -






29. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






30. NetBIOS port






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






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






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






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






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






36. Access control method that uses ACLs






37. HTTP port






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






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






40. OU stands for...






41. SMTP port






42. Help to make sure devices meet security standards before they are allowed to connect to the network






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






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






45. SMTP stands for...






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






47. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






49. The process of establishing a standard for security






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