Implement Endpoint Security

Which of the following is a primary benefit of device hardening?

• Increases system usability

• Reduces device vulnerabilities

• Enhances software performance

• Simplifies system configuration

What is the principle of least functionality?

• Ensuring the OS has minimum software requirements

• Allowing systems to run only necessary protocols and services

• Configuring devices to meet operational minimums

• Allowing the maximum number of services for functionality

Why is disabling unused ports and services essential in device hardening?

• It enhances network speeds

• It reduces the device's attack surface

• It simplifies user accessibility

• It improves user experience

Which of the following is NOT typically a component of endpoint hardening?

• Installing endpoint protection software

• Removing unnecessary applications

• Enabling guest accounts

• Configuring strong authentication policies

What is the primary goal of endpoint detection and response (EDR)?

• To block all unknown software from executing

• To provide visibility and response to endpoint security incidents

• To backup endpoint data

• To update all endpoint software

Which tool is often used to verify the security configuration in Windows networks?

• Security Compliance Toolkit

• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)

• Group Policy Editor

• Disk Cleanup

In endpoint protection, what is the primary purpose of a host-based firewall?

• To backup data on the device

• To monitor user activities

• To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To provide centralized management

Which security measure prevents an attacker from gaining access to a device by removing the storage and attaching it to another system?

• Device isolation

• Disk encryption

• Patch management

• User behavior analytics

How does segmentation enhance security in enterprise environments?

• It simplifies system management

• It allows attackers to access only part of the network

• It isolates systems to limit the spread of an attack

• It reduces the number of network devices required

Which principle dictates that users and applications should have the minimum permissions necessary to perform their tasks?

• Principle of Least Functionality

• Principle of Least Privilege

• Principle of Maximum Security

• Role-Based Access Control