GIAC Exam GISF Topic 2 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 2

Hardening a system is one of the practical methods of securing a computer system. Which of thefollowing 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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Suggested Answer: D

by Irma at Apr 09, 2024, 02:43 PM

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Nan

5 months ago

That's true, keeping the OS up to date with security patches is essential.

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Hyman

5 months ago

Applying a patch to the OS kernel is also crucial for system hardening.

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Erinn

5 months ago

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

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Nan

6 months ago

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

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Skye

6 months ago

You're right, updating the OS kernel with patches can help fix vulnerabilities that could be exploited.

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Goldie

6 months ago

But what about applying a patch to the OS kernel? Wouldn't that also help secure the system?

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Keneth

6 months ago

Yes, ACL can help restrict access to certain resources on the system.

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Tijuana

7 months ago

I believe applying Access Control List (ACL) is also important for hardening a computer system.

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Skye

7 months ago

I agree with egress filtering can limit what data can leave the system.

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Goldie

7 months ago

I think applying egress filtering can help harden a system.

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Bonita

8 months ago

Absolutely, egress filtering is a great way to harden a system. It's like putting a bouncer at the exit to keep the bad guys out.

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Essie

8 months ago

Applying egress filtering, on the other hand, that's a common hardening practice. It helps control what traffic can leave the system.

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Alesia

8 months ago

Yeah, that one's definitely a red herring. Hardening is about strengthening security, not locking everyone out!

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Lashaun

8 months ago

Disabling all user accounts? That seems a bit extreme, doesn't it? I don't think that would be considered a proper hardening technique.

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Royal

8 months ago

I agree, this question is trying to test our understanding of system hardening. Let's think this through carefully.

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Alverta

7 months ago

I see your point, but don't you think disabling all user accounts can also prevent unauthorized access?

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Penney

7 months ago

I agree, but I also believe that applying a patch to the OS kernel is equally important.

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Chau

7 months ago

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

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Nida

8 months ago

This is a tricky question! Hardening a system can involve a lot of different techniques, and it's important to understand which ones are actually considered 'hardening' methods.

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