Mitigation Techniques Flashcards
Which security practice involves monitoring for uncommon or even risky behavior of outgoing staff members?
A. Onboarding
B. Downgrading
C. Proofing
D. Decommissioning
D. Decommissioning
Which security service helps protect private information, sensitive data, and can enhance the security of communication between client apps and servers>
A. Spoofing
B. Encrypting
C. Spraying
D. Hashing
B. Encrypting
What is a set of data, tools, utilities, and processes used to support configuration management?
A. SQL
B. DNS
C. CMS
D. CSV
C. CMS (Configuration Management System)
A CMS is a set of tools and processes designed to manage and control the configuration of IT systems and infrastructure. It helps organizations maintain consistency, reduce errors, and improve overall system reliability.
Which practices contribute to system hardening? Choose more than one option.
A. Removing all unnecessary and unauthorized software
B. Replacing all default passwords with strong credentials
C. Utilizing password less solutions
D. Implementing forced vacations
E. Disabling all auto-configure features
F. Opening all TCP and UDP ports
A. Removing all unnecessary and unauthorized software
B. Replacing all default passwords with strong credentials
C. Utilizing password less solutions
E. Disabling all auto-configure features
Which are terms that can be considered synonymous with segmentation? Choose more than one option.
A. Zoning
B. Multicasting
C. Segregation
D. Partitioning
E. Security grouping
F. Isolation
A. Zoning
C. Segregation
D. Partitioning
F. Isolation
What is a common location to collect and send automated monitoring visibility and sending feeds?
A. Demilitarized zone
B. Firewall appliance
C. Proxy server
D. Security operations center
D. Security operations center
What is the principle that users and programs should only have the necessary privileges to complete their tasks?
A. Dual operator
B. Separation of duties
C. Least privilege
D. Mediated access
C. Least privilege
Which Linux command would one use to modify a file and directory permission?
A. mkdir
B. sudo
C. touch
D. chmod
D. chmod
