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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






5. NNTP port






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






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






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






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






10. LDAP port






11. DHCP stands for...






12. TACACS






13. SMTP port






14. SMTP stands for...






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






16. POP3 port






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






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






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






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






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






22. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






24. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






27. kerberos port






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






29. NAC stands for






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






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






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






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






34. NNTP stands for






35. NAS stands for...






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






37. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






38. TACACS port






39. IPSec port






40. LDAP stands for...






41. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






44. HTTP port






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






46. Recommended LDAP authentication






47. EFS stands for...






48. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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







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