GIAC Exam GISF Topic 3 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 3

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Hardening a system is one of the practical methods of securing a computer system. Which of the following techniques is used for hardening a computer system?

ADisabling all user accounts

BApplying egress filtering

CApplying Access Control List (ACL)

DApplying a patch to the OS kernel

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Marylou

1 months ago

Patching the kernel? Sounds like a job for the 'Kernel Patchers Club'!

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Barrie

14 days ago

C) Applying Access Control List (ACL)

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Desmond

16 days ago

B) Applying egress filtering

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Nieves

18 days ago

A) Disabling all user accounts

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Laurene

2 months ago

Disabling all user accounts? I guess that's one way to make your system 'user-friendly'.

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Georgeanna

19 days ago

C) Applying Access Control List (ACL)

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Penney

20 days ago

B) Applying egress filtering

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Veta

1 months ago

A) Disabling all user accounts

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Blair

2 months ago

Egress filtering, you say? Sounds like a great way to keep the bad guys out and the good stuff in.

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Edelmira

20 days ago

C) Applying Access Control List (ACL)

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Ollie

1 months ago

B) Applying egress filtering

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Rene

1 months ago

A) Disabling all user accounts

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Eleonora

2 months ago

Patching the OS kernel, huh? I bet that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to system hardening.

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Tatum

2 months ago

Applying ACL, now that's the way to go! Gotta love those granular access controls.

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Penney

It definitely helps in restricting unauthorized access to certain files or directories.

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Shaunna

22 hours ago

I agree, ACL is essential for controlling access to resources.

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Glen

2 months ago

Disabling all user accounts? That's like throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Not very practical, is it?

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Misty

1 months ago

C) Applying Access Control List (ACL)

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Antonio

1 months ago

A) Disabling all user accounts

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Franklyn

2 months ago

D) Applying a patch to the OS kernel

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Sheridan

2 months ago

C) Applying Access Control List (ACL)

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Renato

2 months ago

B) Applying egress filtering

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Alaine

2 months ago

A) Disabling all user accounts

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Lorriane

2 months ago

I believe disabling all user accounts can also be a good technique for hardening a system.

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Tamra

3 months ago

I agree with Franklyn, ACL helps in controlling access to resources.

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Franklyn

3 months ago

I think applying Access Control List (ACL) is important for hardening a system.

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