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What is the primary concern when installing a server or operating system?
What is the primary concern when installing a server or operating system?
- Performing additional steps to secure the system (correct)
- Configuring the system for performance optimization
- Customizing the system for user preferences
- Ensuring the system is secure out of the box
What type of guides can help you understand what configurations are safe for a system?
What type of guides can help you understand what configurations are safe for a system?
- Performance optimization guides
- User manuals
- Hardening guides (correct)
- Security audits
Where can you often find additional security measures for a system?
Where can you often find additional security measures for a system?
- Manufacturer's website
- Social media platforms
- Internet interest groups (correct)
- Internet forums
What is a common concern for web servers that are publicly facing and accessible to the internet?
What is a common concern for web servers that are publicly facing and accessible to the internet?
What is the purpose of hardening guides for a system?
What is the purpose of hardening guides for a system?
What is a common web server software running on Microsoft Windows?
What is a common web server software running on Microsoft Windows?
What is a common practice to prevent information leakage on a web server?
What is a common practice to prevent information leakage on a web server?
Why is it important to configure SSL on a web server?
Why is it important to configure SSL on a web server?
What should be configured for user accounts on an operating system?
What should be configured for user accounts on an operating system?
What is the purpose of middleware?
What is the purpose of middleware?
Why is it important to keep the operating system up to date?
Why is it important to keep the operating system up to date?
What should be done to the default settings on a switch, router, or firewall?
What should be done to the default settings on a switch, router, or firewall?
What is the purpose of an application server?
What is the purpose of an application server?
Why is it important to monitor and report on access logs and error logs?
Why is it important to monitor and report on access logs and error logs?
What should be limited for an application server?
What should be limited for an application server?
What is the purpose of a hardening guide for a web server?
What is the purpose of a hardening guide for a web server?
