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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






2. MAC stands for ____________ access control






3. NAS stands for...






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






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






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






7. LDAP port






8. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






11. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






14. NNTP stands for






15. DNS port






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






17. Locking down the system






18. 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 -






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






20. SSH port






21. SNMP port






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






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






24. Access control defined by roles or job functions






25. LDAP stands for...






26. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






27. OU stands for...






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






29. HTTP SSL port






30. NetBIOS port






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






32. EFS stands for...






33. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






35. SMTP stands for...






36. HTTP port






37. SNMP stand for...






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






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






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






41. FTP ports






42. TACACS port






43. IPSec port






44. POP3 port






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






46. NNTP port






47. NAC stands for






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






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






50. The process of establishing a standard for security