Server Hardening Flashcards
What are the three main components of the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?
A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
B) Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication
C) Confidentiality, Integrity, Authorization
D) Confidentiality, Integrity, Accounting
A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Explanation: The CIA Triad is a fundamental concept in cybersecurity that stands for Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. These three principles are essential for ensuring the security of information systems.
What is the primary purpose of Windows Server Backup (WSB)?
A) To provide antivirus protection
B) To manage user accounts
C) To provide backup and recovery options for Windows server environments
D) To monitor network traffic
C) To provide backup and recovery options for Windows server environments
Explanation: Windows Server Backup (WSB) is a feature that allows administrators to back up a full server, the system state, selected storage volumes, or specific files or folders, ensuring data can be recovered in case of failure.
What is an Organizational Unit (OU) in Windows Server Active Directory (AD)?
A) A physical server
B) A logical container used to organize and manage objects within a domain
C) A type of user account
D) A network protocol
B) A logical container used to organize and manage objects within a domain
Explanation: An Organizational Unit (OU) in Windows Server Active Directory is used to group users, computers, groups, and other OUs for easier management, delegation, and application of Group Policies.
What is a data breach?
A) A type of backup
B) A security incident involving unauthorized access to data
C) A method of encrypting data
D) A network configuration
B) A security incident involving unauthorized access to data
Explanation: A data breach occurs when there is a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed.
What is an Enterprise Private Network (EPN)?
A) A public network used by multiple organizations
B) A secure network used exclusively by an organization
C) A type of firewall
D) A cloud service
B) A secure network used exclusively by an organization
Explanation: An Enterprise Private Network (EPN) is a secure network used by an organization to connect various locations, such as offices, data centers, and remote workers, to share resources and communicate internally.
What is the purpose of Group Policy (GP) in a Windows environment?
A) To manage hardware devices
B) To control multiple users’ and computers’ configurations within an Active Directory environment
C) To provide internet access
D) To encrypt data
B) To control multiple users’ and computers’ configurations within an Active Directory environment
Explanation: Group Policy (GP) is a Windows management feature that allows administrators to control the configurations of multiple users and computers within an Active Directory environment, ensuring consistent and secure settings across the network.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA Triad?
A) Confidentiality
B) Integrity
C) Availability
D) Authentication
D) Authentication
Explanation: The CIA Triad consists of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability. Authentication, while important in cybersecurity, is not one of the three core components of the CIA Triad.
What does the term ‘system state’ refer to in the context of Windows Server Backup?
A) The current status of the network
B) The configuration of the operating system and critical system files
C) The amount of available storage space
D) The list of installed applications
B) The configuration of the operating system and critical system files
Explanation: In the context of Windows Server Backup, ‘system state’ refers to the configuration of the operating system and critical system files, including the registry, boot files, and other essential components needed for the system to function properly.
What is the main goal of server hardening?
A) To increase server performance
B) To reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities
C) To add more storage capacity
D) To improve user interface design
B) To reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities
Explanation: Server hardening involves implementing measures to reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities, ensuring that the server is protected against potential threats and attacks.
Which of the following best describes a data breach?
A) A planned maintenance activity
B) An intentional or accidental exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized parties
C) A routine backup process
D) A network upgrade
B) An intentional or accidental exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized parties
Explanation: A data breach is a security incident where sensitive data is exposed to unauthorized parties, either intentionally or accidentally, leading to potential misuse of the information.
What is the role of an Enterprise Private Network (EPN) in an organization?
A) To provide public internet access
B) To connect various locations securely within an organization
C) To host public websites
D) To manage email services
B) To connect various locations securely within an organization
Explanation: An Enterprise Private Network (EPN) is used exclusively by an organization to securely connect its various locations, such as offices, data centers, and remote workers, facilitating internal communication and resource sharing.
Which of the following is a key benefit of using Group Policy (GP) in a Windows environment?
A) Increased hardware performance
B) Centralized management of user and computer settings
C) Enhanced internet speed
D) Improved graphical user interface
B) Centralized management of user and computer settings
Explanation: Group Policy (GP) allows administrators to centrally manage and configure operating system settings, applications, and user environments in an Active Directory environment, ensuring consistency and security across the network.
What does ‘availability’ refer to in the context of the CIA Triad?
A) The ability to access information and resources when needed
B) The protection of information from unauthorized access
C) The accuracy and reliability of information
D) The process of verifying user identities
A) The ability to access information and resources when needed
Explanation: In the context of the CIA Triad, ‘availability’ ensures that information and resources are accessible to authorized users whenever they are needed, preventing disruptions in service.
What is the significance of backing up the system state in Windows Server Backup?
A) It improves network speed
B) It ensures that critical system configurations can be restored in case of failure
C) It increases storage capacity
D) It enhances graphical performance
B) It ensures that critical system configurations can be restored in case of failure
Explanation: Backing up the system state in Windows Server Backup is crucial because it includes essential system configurations, such as the registry and boot files, which are necessary for the system to function properly and can be restored in case of failure.
What is the primary goal of server hardening?
A) To reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities
B) To increase server storage capacity
C) To improve user interface design
D) To enhance server performance
A) To reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities
Explanation: The primary goal of server hardening is to implement measures that reduce the risk of security vulnerabilities, protecting the server from potential threats and attacks.
