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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. XSS stands for






2. Type - length - format - range






3. Process to identify and assess a system's security risks






4. Phase of threat modeling that reviews application ingress and egress data flow and trust boundaries






5. OSI model layers






6. Protocols used in this layer - IP






7. IP address exposure - download of worm/viruses circumventing the firewall - no way to track improper communication - messages in clear text are risks associated with






8. Enable the cookie secure-bit setting - avoid using cookies to hold sensitive data - block third-party cookies will prevent ______






9. A microsoft created technology that enables software applications to share and reuse software components - maybe used to access files on local system or system registry






10. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






11. The unauthorized modification of the data stored within a cookie






12. Key functionality (how the application works) is identified and an application diagram developed in this phase of threat modeling






13. OSI layer responsible for end-to-end connections and reliability (i.e. TCP






14. Server misused to forward spam - DoS conditions - damage to brand - blacklist on spam sites are risks associated with






15. Target for trojans and viruses - used to transfer stolen/pirated data - unintentional disclosure of data are risks associated with






16. Cause of open SMTP relays






17. Categories of XSS






18. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






19. Number one safeguard against buffer overflow - XSS - data injection - and DoS attacks






20. Phases of threat modeling






21. More data is put into a buffer than it was designed to hold - can be caused deliberately by hackers to run malicious code






22. Small text files downloaded and stored on a user's computer that contain information about the user's session and preferences






23. Deleted when the user closes their web browser - can contain authentication-related information






24. A scripting language - developed by Netscape to perform client-side web development






25. Can leave the sandbox and obtain access to client resources






26. A programming language - developed by Sun - used to make small applications (applets) for the Internet and stand alone programs






27. Malicious code stored in a web application that is downloaded and executed without the user's knowledge






28. A method of code signing - allows developers to obtain digital certificate generated by a certificate authority and digitally sign ActiveX controls






29. Enticing a user to execute malicious code stored on a web server (i.e. via hyperlink in an email)






30. OSI layer 2 - verify the connection between two devices is intact (i.e. physical addressing)






31. P2P stands for...






32. COTS stands for






33. Sensitive information stored within a cookie that is obtained by unauthorized users






34. Threats to defined security objects are identified using knowledge gained during application decomposition in this phase of threat modeling






35. Two types of buffer overflows






36. Tools used to capture packets of data off a network and allow viewing of contents






37. Protocols in this layer NNTP






38. Used by java and javascript to isolate executing code in a reserved area of memory to limit damage of malicious code






39. Attacks targeting buffer overflow and cross-site scripting attack this OSI layer






40. Used to record user's web activity - may be downloaded in the background






41. The application is reviewed and specific vulnerabilities are documented in this phase of threat modeling






42. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






43. This layer formats and encrypts data to be sent across a network - providing freedom from compatibility problems - sometimes called the syntax layer






44. Security objectives placed on an application are identified - controlling the scope of the threat modeling process






45. An attack that occurs when malicious code is injected into a web site - where it is downloaded and executed by other users






46. Three main cookie types






47. Scripting languages - developed by Microsoft to allow developers to extend and reuse web functionality






48. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






49. OSI layer responsible for path determination and logical addressing - routers operate at this layer






50. OSI layer that relates to the physical connection of two devices (i.e. RS-232