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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. 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






3. Two types of buffer overflows






4. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






5. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






7. OSI layer that establishes - manages and terminates the connections between the local and remote application






8. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






11. P2P stands for...






12. Protocols in this layer NNTP






13. Phases of threat modeling






14. Area of the memory where dynamically allocated variables are stored






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






16. 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






17. Three main cookie types






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






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






20. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






23. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






26. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Attackers sniff network traffic and capture a cookie download or gain access to a computer and view locally stored cookie






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






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






37. Type - length - format - range






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






39. OSI model layers






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






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






42. XSS stands for






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






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






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






46. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






49. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






50. Allow an attacker to intercept and modifiy data sent between two network devices - hijacking of network communications - attacks data link layer