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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. DNS port






2. Access control method that uses ACLs






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






4. TACACS






5. NAS stands for...






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






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






8. DAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






11. Recommended LDAP authentication






12. Telnet port






13. SSH port






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






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






16. DHCP stands for...






17. LDAP port






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






19. FTP ports






20. The process of establishing a standard for security






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






22. kerberos port






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






24. DNS stands for...






25. SMTP port






26. EFS stands for...






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






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






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






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






31. SMTP port






32. Four ways to implement group policies






33. NAC stands for






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






35. MAC stands for ____________ access control






36. IPSec port






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






38. SAN stands for...






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






40. NetBIOS port






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






42. SNMP port






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






44. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






49. LDAP authentication method not recommended






50. Locking down the system