Exam 12: Operating System Security

Passwords installed by default are secure and do not need to be changed.

Most large software systems do not have security weaknesses.

Each layer of code needs appropriate hardening measures in place to provide appropriate security services.

______ systems should not run automatic updates because they may possibly introduce instability.

Cryptographic file systems are another use of _______.

A plan needs to identify appropriate personnel to install and manage the system,noting any training needed.

______ are resources that should be used as part of the system security planning process.

The needs and policy relating to backup and archive should be determined ______.

Unix and Linux systems grant access permissions for each resource using the ______ command.

The ______ process makes copies of data at regular intervals for recovery of lost or corrupted data over short time periods.

________ refers to a technology that provides an abstraction of the computing resources that run in a simulated environment.

Backup and archive processes are often linked and managed together.

The three operating system security layers are: physical hardware,operating system kernel,and _________.

Lower layer security does not impact upper layers.

Which of the following need to be taken into consideration during the system security planning process?

The final step in the process of initially securing the base operating system is ________.

Performing regular backups of data on a system is a critical control that assists with maintaining the integrity of the system and user data.

The following steps should be used to secure an operating system:

The purpose of the system does not need to be taken into consideration during the system security planning process.

System security begins with the installation of the ________.