Hardening Flashcards
Unnecessary Applications, Restricting Applications
1
Q
Least Functionality
A
Process of configuring workstations or server to only provide essential applications and services.
2
Q
SCCM
A
Microsoft System Center Configuration Management tool. Allows admins to manage large amounts of software across a network.
3
Q
Application Whitelist
A
Only whitelisted apps are allowed to be run by the operating system. All other apps are denied.
More secure than blacklists. Harder to manage.
4
Q
Application Blacklist
A
Any app placed on the list is denied by the OS.
5
Q
Unnecessary Services
A
Any services that are unneeded should be disabled in the OS.
