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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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






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






3. NetBIOS port






4. DNS port






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






6. 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 -






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






8. Four ways to implement group policies






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






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






11. The process of establishing a standard for security






12. Access control method that uses ACLs






13. HTTP port






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






15. HTTP SSL port






16. NNTP stands for






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






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






19. LDAP authentication method not recommended






20. NAS stands for...






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






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






23. Telnet port






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






25. Locking down the system






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






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






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






29. TACACS port






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






31. IPSec port






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






33. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






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






35. FTP ports






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






37. OU stands for...






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






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






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






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






42. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






45. SNMP stand for...






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






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






48. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






49. TACACS






50. NAC stands for