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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. COTS stands for






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






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






5. Used by java to verify the code for a list of predetermined insecurities






6. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






8. Enforce application software restrictions - virus scan all files - restrict folders shared by other P2P clients are safeguards for






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






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






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






12. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. OSI model layers






26. OSI layer responsible for data representation and encryption (MIME






27. Each client is a peer and serves each other client on the network - requires client application and appropriate open network ports to operate






28. Cause of open SMTP relays






29. Three main cookie types






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






31. ARP stands for...






32. XSS stands for






33. 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






34. OSI layer that provides the means to transfer data between network entities and detect/correct errors that may occur in the physical layer






35. OSI layer that provides transparent transfer of data between end users






36. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






38. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






39. Ensure data input is validated - encode user supplied data - don't click on unknown hyperlinks - implement restrictive web browser security zones are preventative measures against






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






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






42. Protocols in this layer NNTP






43. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






45. Have a timeout value - are not deleted when the user closes their web brower - used to store user preferences and information about the use connection






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






47. Protocols used in this layer - IP






48. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






49. Attack that occurs when a user navigates to a web site and hostile content is automatically downloaded and executed






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