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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. Access control defined by roles or job functions






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






3. HTTP SSL port






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






5. SSH port






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






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






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






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






10. NAS stands for...






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






12. POP3 port






13. DNS stands for...






14. NAC stands for






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






16. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






17. kerberos port






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






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






20. SAN stands for...






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






22. OU stands for...






23. 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 -






24. Four ways to implement group policies






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






26. DNS port






27. Access control method that uses ACLs






28. TACACS port






29. Locking down the system






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






31. SMTP port






32. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






33. DHCP stands for...






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






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






36. MAC stands for ____________ access control






37. NNTP stands for






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






39. IPSec port






40. LDAP authentication method not recommended






41. SMTP port






42. SNMP stand for...






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






44. TACACS






45. HTTP port






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






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






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






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






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