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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The process of establishing a standard for security






2. 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 -






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






4. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






7. NNTP port






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






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






10. SSH port






11. SAN stands for...






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






13. LDAP port






14. NAS stands for...






15. NetBIOS port






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






17. kerberos port






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






19. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






20. LDAP stands for...






21. Four ways to implement group policies






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






23. FTP ports






24. Recommended LDAP authentication






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






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






27. IPSec port






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






29. SMTP port






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






31. SMTP port






32. TACACS






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






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






35. SNMP stand for...






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






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






38. Access control method that uses ACLs






39. Locking down the system






40. Access control defined by roles or job functions






41. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






42. SNMP port






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






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






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






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






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






48. HTTP SSL port






49. NNTP stands for






50. LDAP authentication method not recommended