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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Misconfiguration of an email server that could allow it to be used by an attacker to spread spam






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






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






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






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






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






7. Access control defined by roles or job functions






8. HTTP port






9. LDAP stands for...






10. NNTP port






11. DNS stands for...






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






13. Locking down the system






14. Access control method that uses ACLs






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 control method used by organizations that have a high turn over






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






19. NAC stands for






20. POP3 port






21. SMTP port






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






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






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






25. SAN stands for...






26. FTP ports






27. NetBIOS port






28. TACACS






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






30. EFS stands for...






31. LDAP authentication method not recommended






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






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






34. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






36. OU stands for...






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






38. DNS port






39. NNTP stands for






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






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






42. HTTP SSL port






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






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






45. SMTP port






46. NAS stands for...






47. SNMP port






48. IPSec port






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






50. kerberos port