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Operating System Security Measures

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What is the primary goal of OS hardening?

To enhance user application experience

To reduce hardware costs

To improve system performance

To strengthen the OS against cyber attacks (correct)

What percentage of targeted cyber intrusions could have been prevented by the top four mitigation strategies?

70% (correct)

50%

80%

90%

What is the main reason why each OS layer is vulnerable to attack?

If the user applications are not updated

If the upper layers are not monitored regularly

If the physical hardware is outdated

If the lower layers are not secured properly (correct)

What is the purpose of the 'Top 35 Mitigation Strategies' listed by the Australian Defense Signals Directorate?

To provide a comprehensive guide for OS hardening Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of securing each OS layer called?

OS hardening Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the base operating system layer?

To include privileged kernel code, APIs, and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary phase in which system requirements should be identified?

Planning phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of removing unnecessary services and applications in the OS?

To reduce attack surface Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of configuring resource controls in the OS?

To set appropriate permissions on data and resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of testing the security of the basic OS?

To verify that the system meets basic security requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the sequence of steps in securing a system?

Plan the system, then secure the base OS and apps and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of configuring users, groups, and permissions in the OS?

To assign minimal permissions to users and groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of planning during system deployment?

To maximize security while minimizing costs Signup and view all the answers

Why is securing the base OS a critical step in system deployment?

Because default configurations often prioritize functionality over security Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when securing the base OS?

Disabling unnecessary devices and servers Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in deploying a new system?

Planning the system deployment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the planning process during system deployment?

Determining security requirements for the system, applications, data, and users Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to secure the base OS?

To minimize system security risks Signup and view all the answers

Operating System Security Measures

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary goal of OS hardening?

What percentage of targeted cyber intrusions could have been prevented by the top four mitigation strategies?

What is the main reason why each OS layer is vulnerable to attack?

What is the purpose of the 'Top 35 Mitigation Strategies' listed by the Australian Defense Signals Directorate?

What is the process of securing each OS layer called?

What is the main responsibility of the base operating system layer?

What is the primary phase in which system requirements should be identified?

What is the primary purpose of removing unnecessary services and applications in the OS?

What is the primary benefit of configuring resource controls in the OS?

What is the primary purpose of testing the security of the basic OS?

What is the sequence of steps in securing a system?

What is the primary purpose of configuring users, groups, and permissions in the OS?

What is the primary goal of planning during system deployment?

Why is securing the base OS a critical step in system deployment?

What is a key consideration when securing the base OS?

What is the first step in deploying a new system?

What is a key aspect of the planning process during system deployment?

Why is it important to secure the base OS?

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