2.2 Flashcards
What is a centralized database that allows a system admin to manage all of the systems and users from one location?
Active Directory
When a user that is on the Active Directory logs in, what is responsible for mapping network drives, updating security signatures, and updating application software?
Login script
What feature is included in Active Directory that allows the sys admin to define specific policies for a group of users?
Group Policy/Updates
You are a system admin that wants to set a log-in restriction and password complexity requirement to a group of users. Where would this be done?
Group Policy management in Active Directory
What are Organizational Units?
It is the Active Directories’ representation of the company’s user structure (locations, departments, hierarchy, etc.)
What do we use Home Folder for?
Assign a network share that allows the user easy access to store their information in a centralized place.
What is folder redirection?
It is what allows a user to store their information to the centralized server rather than their local computer, which in return will allow them to access their files from anywhere.
What is Mobile Device Management?
It is the centralized management of mobile devices that are used for work.
What is an example of a Mobile Device Management user restriction?
Camera app won’t work.
What does port security prevent?
Someone from unplugging a device from a switch and plugging in their own device instead
What is port security based off of?
source MAC address
Explain how port security works.
Switch expects a specific number of mac addresses to interact with. When the number is exceeded, port security activates.
Explain how MAC filtering works.
You are able to limit access to your network by only allowing specific MAC addresses
What is an example of a certificate-based authenticator?
Smart card (CAC)
Fill in the blank: Windows Defender Firewall is an example of a _____ _____ _____.
Host-based Firewall
