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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. XSS stands for






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






4. Type - length - format - range






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






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






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






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






9. OSI layer defines the electrical / physical device specs (media - signal - and binary transmission). This includes the layout of pins - voltages - cable specifications - hubs - network adapters - host bus adapters and more.






10. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






13. Phases of threat modeling






14. 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






15. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






16. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






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






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






22. OSI model layers






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






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






25. P2P stands for...






26. COTS stands for






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






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






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






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






31. ARP stands for...






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






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






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






35. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






37. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






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






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






41. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






48. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






49. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






50. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks