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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network






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






3. NAS stands for...






4. Telnet port






5. NNTP port






6. SMTP port






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






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






9. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






12. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






14. HTTP SSL port






15. SNMP stand for...






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






17. LDAP port






18. DHCP stands for...






19. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






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






23. DAC stands for ____________ access control






24. SNMP port






25. SMTP stands for...






26. DNS port






27. IPSec port






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






29. HTTP port






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






31. EFS stands for...






32. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






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






36. TACACS port






37. 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 -






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






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






40. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






43. LDAP stands for...






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






45. Four ways to implement group policies






46. FTP ports






47. NAC stands for






48. POP3 port






49. NetBIOS port






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