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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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1. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






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






4. NAC stands for






5. NetBIOS port






6. NNTP stands for






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






8. LDAP authentication method not recommended






9. Recommended LDAP authentication






10. HTTP SSL port






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






12. SAN stands for...






13. HTTP port






14. SSH port






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






16. NNTP port






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






18. DNS stands for...






19. Four ways to implement group policies






20. LDAP port






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






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






23. LDAP stands for...






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






25. POP3 port






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






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






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






29. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






31. NAS stands for...






32. IPSec port






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






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






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






36. The process of establishing a standard for security






37. TACACS






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






39. SMTP stands for...






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






41. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






43. DNS port






44. SNMP port






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






46. Telnet port






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






48. TACACS port






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






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