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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Standard setup used when configuring machines - provide a starting point and consistent setup






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






3. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






6. SMTP port






7. SSH port






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






9. The process of establishing a standard for security






10. NetBIOS port






11. POP3 port






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






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






14. 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 -






15. HTTP port






16. LDAP authentication method not recommended






17. LDAP stands for...






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






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






20. SMTP stands for...






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






22. NNTP port






23. Recommended LDAP authentication






24. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






26. DNS stands for...






27. NAC stands for






28. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






30. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






31. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






34. DNS port






35. Telnet port






36. Locking down the system






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






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






39. DAC stands for ____________ access control






40. NNTP stands for






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






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






43. DHCP stands for...






44. OU stands for...






45. SNMP port






46. Access control method that uses ACLs






47. LDAP port






48. EFS stands for...






49. HTTP SSL port






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