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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Enable and monitor logs - perform regular backups - use file encryption - enable account lockout and strong user name and password






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






3. kerberos port






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






5. Access control defined by roles or job functions






6. The process of establishing a standard for security






7. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






8. SNMP stand for...






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






10. SMTP port






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






12. LDAP stands for...






13. LDAP port






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






15. LDAP authentication method not recommended






16. POP3 port






17. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






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






21. SAN stands for...






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






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






24. DHCP stands for...






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






26. DNS stands for...






27. NNTP port






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






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






30. NAS stands for...






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






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






33. Telnet port






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






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






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






37. SNMP port






38. NAC stands for






39. FTP ports






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






41. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






42. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






44. EFS stands for...






45. SMTP port






46. TACACS






47. DAC stands for ____________ access control






48. DNS port






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






50. SSH port