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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Disable default accounts and passwords - regular backups - enable auditing features - monitor user privileges - implement authentication for users and applications






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






3. NNTP stands for






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






5. SMTP port






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






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






8. DNS port






9. EFS stands for...






10. FTP ports






11. Telnet port






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






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






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






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






16. IPSec port






17. Access control defined by roles or job functions






18. MAC stands for ____________ access control






19. OU stands for...






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






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






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






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






24. SNMP port






25. SSH port






26. SAN stands for...






27. The process of establishing a standard for security






28. TACACS






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






30. LDAP stands for...






31. SNMP stand for...






32. NNTP port






33. LDAP port






34. TACACS port






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






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






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






38. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






40. NetBIOS port






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






42. NAC stands for






43. Access control method that uses ACLs






44. DNS stands for...






45. POP3 port






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






47. SMTP port






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






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






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