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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Label-based - hard coded access controls - at multiple levels - applied to all objects






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






3. HTTP SSL port






4. NNTP port






5. Access control method that uses ACLs






6. DNS stands for...






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






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






9. SMTP port






10. Telnet port






11. 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 -






12. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






14. TACACS






15. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






18. SSH port






19. MAC stands for ____________ access control






20. SMTP port






21. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






23. SAN stands for...






24. POP3 port






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






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






27. OU stands for...






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






29. LDAP stands for...






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






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






32. LDAP port






33. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






35. EFS stands for...






36. NNTP stands for






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






38. kerberos port






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






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






41. IPSec port






42. Locking down the system






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






44. SMTP stands for...






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






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






47. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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