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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. OU stands for...






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






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






4. kerberos port






5. NetBIOS port






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






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






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






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






10. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






11. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






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






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






16. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






17. DHCP stands for...






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






19. 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 -






20. NAC stands for






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






22. SAN stands for...






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






24. TACACS port






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






26. Four ways to implement group policies






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






28. HTTP port






29. EFS stands for...






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






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






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






33. NNTP stands for






34. SNMP stand for...






35. FTP ports






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






37. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






38. NAS stands for...






39. Telnet port






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






41. Recommended LDAP authentication






42. SSH port






43. SMTP port






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






45. POP3 port






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






47. Locking down the system






48. LDAP port






49. SMTP port






50. IPSec port