NTFS Permissions and Security

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Who can apply permissions to NTFS objects?

Only the object owner

All users who have access to the object

The owner of an object or a user with the necessary rights to modify permissions (correct)

Only users with administrative rights

What should be developed before applying NTFS permissions to resources?

A backup system for sensitive data

A user authentication system

A security strategy for the entire network

Design goals for access control (correct)

Why is it important to develop design goals for access control?

To ensure that all users have access to all resources

To improve network performance

To ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive resources (correct)

To reduce the risk of data breaches

What is the relationship between access control and an overall security strategy?

Access control is a part of an overall security strategy Signup and view all the answers

What type of permissions can be applied to NTFS objects?

NTFS permissions Signup and view all the answers

Where are NTFS permissions configured?

The Security tab in the file or folder properties Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice when assigning permissions?

Assign permissions to groups, not user accounts Signup and view all the answers

Which file systems allow the use of share permissions when sharing folders?

Only FAT and FAT32 file systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of assigning permissions to groups?

Simplified management of shared resources Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a tab in the file or folder properties where NTFS permissions can be configured?

The Sharing tab Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic security strategy for access control?

Providing each user and group with the minimum level of permissions needed for job functionality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defining resources within a network?

To determine which resources could put the organization at risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of applying permissions to groups rather than individual users?

It reduces the complexity of access control Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Group Policy in an Active Directory network?

To apply additional security settings to Windows 10 clients Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Encrypted File System (EFS)?

To provide additional levels of security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of NTFS permissions?

To control access to NTFS files and folders Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of NTFS share permissions?

They affect both local users and network users. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for NTFS permissions?

Permissions granted to an individual user at Windows logon. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of NTFS share permissions?

They affect both local users and network users. Signup and view all the answers

What do NTFS share permissions take into account when assigning access?

The permissions granted to an individual user at Windows logon. Signup and view all the answers

What is a difference between NTFS share permissions and other access control models?

NTFS share permissions affect both local users and network users. Signup and view all the answers

How do you initiate the Sharing Wizard?

Right-click a folder and select Share Signup and view all the answers

What screen do you see after initiating the Sharing Wizard?

File Sharing screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for using the Sharing Wizard?

The Sharing Wizard feature must be enabled Signup and view all the answers

Who can be added to a shared folder using the Sharing Wizard?

Only local users Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sharing Wizard?

To share a folder with local users Signup and view all the answers