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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. HTTP port






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






3. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






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






6. DAC stands for ____________ access control






7. Locking down the system






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






9. NAS stands for...






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






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






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






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






14. DHCP stands for...






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






16. LDAP port






17. SSH port






18. kerberos port






19. POP3 port






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Four ways to implement group policies






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






31. IPSec port






32. NetBIOS port






33. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






35. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






36. SMTP port






37. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






40. FTP ports






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






42. LDAP stands for...






43. TACACS






44. SMTP port






45. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






47. HTTP SSL port






48. NAC stands for






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






50. Access control defined by roles or job functions