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S14 - Network Services Flashcards

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What can be done to a server for file share

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Can be configured to allow the clients on the network to access the network and be able to read and write to its disk

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Define print server

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another server that could be a physical workstation or network infrastructure that provides printing functionality

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2 common types of file and printer server

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Windows-based / Linux or Unix-based

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What does windows-based file and printer server rely on

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NetBIOS protocol or SMB

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Function of Sambda

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Provides the ability for a linux or unix server to be able to host files or printers that can then be used by windows clients running the SMB protocol

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What do IP-based File and Print Server / Cloud printing allow for

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Printing from anywhere in the world

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Define web server

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any server that provides access to a website

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Define Internet Information Services (IIS)

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Web server software created by Microsoft (HTTP,HTTP/2,HTTPS)

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Function of apache

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Most popular way to run a web server these days

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Function of NGINX

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Reverse proxy, load balancer, mail proxy and HTTP cache

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What makes something a FQDN, provide an example

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the whole url:
[https:// : protocol]
[www : server].
[google: domain/name].
[com: top level domain]

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) function

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specifies how emails should be delivered from one mail domain to another

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Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) definition

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older email protocol that operates over port 110

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Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) function

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Mail retrieval protocol

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Define Microsoft Exchange (widely used in corporate environment)

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Mailbox server env designed for windows-based domain envs, using pop3/imap/smtp

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What do the As in AAA server stand for

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authentication, authorization, accounting

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Define 802.1x

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Standardised framework used for port-based authentication on wired and wireless networks

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Define authentication

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Occurs when a person’s identity is established with proof and is confirmed by the system

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define Lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP)

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A database used to centralise info about clients and objects on the network, port 389 (unencrypted), port 636 (encrypted)

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function of Active Directory (AD)

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Used to organise and manage the network, including clients, servers, devices, users and groups

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Function of Remote authentication Dial-In User service (RADIUS)

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Provides centralised admin of dial-up, VPN, and wireless authentication services for 802.1x and the EAP

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Function of Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System Plus (TACACS+)

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Proprietary version of RADIUS that can perform the role of an authenticator in 802.1x networks, CISCO only

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Define Authorisation

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Occurs when a user is given access to a certain piece of data or certain areas of a building

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Function of Kerberos

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Authentication protocol used by windows to provide 2-way authentication using a system of tickets

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Define accounting
Ensures tracking of data, computer usage, network resources are maintained
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Define non-repudiation
when you have proof that someone has taken an action
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What can be used to create a secure connection to tunnel into the RDP
Remote Desktop Gateway (RDG)
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Function of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) over port 5900
Remote connection method designed for thin client architectures
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Define Terminal Emulator (TTY)
Any kind of software that replicates the TTY I/O functionality to remotely connect to a device
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Function of Syslog-ng
Enables different appliances and software application to transmit logs to a centralised server, VERY COMMON
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What can syslog refer to
Protocol used/server/log entries
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Function of Simple network management protocol (SNMP)
TCP/IP protocol that aids in monitoring network-attached devices and computers
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Define managed devices
Computer and other network-attached devices monitored through the use of agents by a network management system
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Define agents
Software that is loaded on a managed device to redirect info to the network management system
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Define Network management system (NMS)
Software running on one or more server to control the monitoring or network-attached devices and computers
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Define in-band communication
Where data is sent over the same network that's carrying the corporate data
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Define out-of-band
Second network where all the management occurs where the main network is used solely for corporate data transfers, added security by doing this
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Define proxy server
Devices that create a network connection between an end user's client machine and a remote resource (web server)
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Function of a load balancer/content switch
Distributes incoming requests across a number of servers inside a server farm or a cloud infrastructure e.g. 3 servers with 600 bits of data, load balancer would spread it evenly, each server dealing with 200 bits
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Why is a load balancer such an important preventative measure
One of the key things that allows for defence against a DOS/DDOS attack
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Define Blackholing/Sinkholing
Identifies any attacking IP addresses and routers their traffic through a knoll interface
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Function of Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Works for small-scale attacks against DoS
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Function of elastic cloud
allows to scale up the demand as needed
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Define Access Control List (ACL)
Rule sets placed on the firewalls, routers and other network devices that permit or allow traffic through a particular interface
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Explain ACL in terms of rules
Work top down, meaning that the most specific most be placed at the top
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Basic explanation of firewall
Inspects and controls the traffic that is trying to enter of leave a network's boundary
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Define Unified threat management (UTM)
Provides the ability to conduct security function within a single device or network appliance
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Define IT
Includes computers, servers, networks and cloud platforms
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Define operation technology (OT)
Communications network designed to implement and ICS, tech that interacts with the real world
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Define Industrial Control System (ICS)
Provides the mechanisms for workflow and process automation by controlling machinery using embedded devices
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What do multiple ICSs create
Distributed Control System (DCS)
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Define Fieldbus
Digital serial data communication protocol used in OT networks to link different PLCs
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Define Programmable logic controller (PLC)
Type of digital computer used in industrial settings that enables automation and assembly lines, autonomous field operations, robotics and other applications
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Define Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Can be a local control panel or software that runs on a computers
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Define Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Type of ICS used to manage largescale multi-site devices and equipment in a geographic region from a host computer
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ICS,DCS,SCADA in terms of size
ICS : single plant/system DCS: small connection of the ICS system in a single area SCADA: different ICS and DCS plants in a WAN
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Define Embedded system
A computer system that is designed to perform specific and designated functions
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What type of environment are embedded system considered
Static, where frequent changes aren't allowed
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Define Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Type of digital computer used in industrial or outdoor settings
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Define Real-time Operating System (RTOS)
Type of OS that prioritises deterministic execution of operations that ensure consistent response for time-critical tasks
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Define System-on-a-chip
Processor integrates the platform for functionality of multiple logical controllers onto a single chip
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What should be done when working with legacy systems
Identify them and put mitigations in place to keep operating such systems as they no longer receive patches
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