Exam Review Flashcards
The Client like Windows 10
Optimized for foreground applications
The Server Operating System: Windows Server
Optimized for background servcies
CVE
Found in the NVD: National Vulnerability Database, discloses a known vulnerability within a system
Defense in Depth
Multi-Layer security.
IP Address
Identify a device on the network
Asset
Something of Value
Threat
someone or something that can damage the asset
Risk
potential damage that can be caused by a threat to the network
Subnet Mask
Breaks the IP into two sections: the host and the network
Vulnerabilites
weaknesses in software and hardware
Class A Network
First octet 0-127 with subnet 255.0.0.0 (/8)
Class B Network
128-191 with subnet 255.255.0.0 (/16)
Class C Network
192-223 with subnet 255.255.255.0 (/16)
Private IP address
Not usable (routable) on the internet
Class A Private Address
10.x.x.x
Class B private address
172.16.x.x - 172.31.x.x
Class C Private Network
192.168.x.x
Localhost
127.0.0.1
What does a router do?
Uses an IP address to route traffic between two networks
What does a switch do?
Connects computers via MAC address on the same side of the network
How do we prevent DNS poisoining?
DNS SEC or security
ACL
Access Control List