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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. EFS stands for...






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






3. Recommended LDAP authentication






4. NAS stands for...






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






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






7. SNMP port






8. NAC stands for






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






10. DNS port






11. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






13. TACACS






14. Locking down the system






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






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






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






18. SSH port






19. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






23. LDAP port






24. SMTP stands for...






25. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






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






28. 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 -






29. DNS stands for...






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






31. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






33. OU stands for...






34. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






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






37. The process of establishing a standard for security






38. SMTP port






39. Telnet port






40. POP3 port






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






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






43. FTP ports






44. SAN stands for...






45. NetBIOS port






46. DAC stands for ____________ access control






47. kerberos port






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






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






50. TACACS port