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Comptia Security +: Os Hardening

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. DAC stands for ____________ access control






2. IPSec port






3. Making the OS less vulnerable to threats






4. HTTP SSL port






5. NAC stands for






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






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






8. SAN stands for...






9. NNTP stands for






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






11. MAC stands for ____________ access control






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. kerberos port






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






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






22. NNTP port






23. Four ways to implement group policies






24. LDAP port






25. LDAP authentication method that uses clear text






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






27. SNMP port






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






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






30. LDAP stands for...






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






32. SNMP stand for...






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






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






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






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






37. DHCP stands for...






38. TACACS port






39. OU stands for...






40. Telnet port






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






42. NetBIOS port






43. Recommended LDAP authentication






44. SMTP port






45. RBAC stands for ____________ access control






46. Locking down the system






47. SSH port






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






49. NAS stands for...






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