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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. 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 -






2. LDAP port






3. Locking down the system






4. Access control defined by roles or job functions






5. DHCP stands for...






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






7. Recommended LDAP authentication






8. OU stands for...






9. SMTP port






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






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






12. NetBIOS port






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






14. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






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






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






19. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






21. TACACS






22. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






24. POP3 port






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






26. NAS stands for...






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






28. HTTP port






29. SNMP port






30. SMTP stands for...






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






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






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






34. NNTP port






35. MAC stands for ____________ access control






36. NNTP stands for






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






38. NAC stands for






39. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






42. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






44. IPSec port






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






46. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






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






50. Access control method that uses ACLs