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Which action should be taken to harden an operating system?
Which action should be taken to harden an operating system?
- Remove unnecessary software (correct)
- Install more software
- Enable unessential services
- Create additional user accounts
What is the purpose of default accounts in an operating system?
What is the purpose of default accounts in an operating system?
- To provide tools and resources for applications (correct)
- To locate other devices
- To allow support personnel to access the system
- To synchronize the time
Why should unessential services be removed or disabled?
Why should unessential services be removed or disabled?
- To increase the attack surface
- To enhance system security (correct)
- To improve network performance
- To provide additional functionality
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Operating System Hardening
- To harden an operating system, various actions should be taken, including removing unnecessary software, closing unused ports, and disabling unnecessary services.
Default Accounts
- Default accounts in an operating system provide a means for the system to perform certain tasks and allow initial access to the system for configuration and setup.
- They are created during the installation process and are often assigned with elevated privileges.
Unessential Services
- Unessential services should be removed or disabled to reduce the attack surface of the operating system, as they can provide a potential entry point for attackers.
- Removing or disabling unessential services also helps to conserve system resources and improve overall system performance.
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