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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






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






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






6. Phases of threat modeling






7. P2P stands for...






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






9. XSS stands for






10. Categories of XSS






11. A named collection of Web sites that can be assigned a specific security level






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






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






14. ARP stands for...






15. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






17. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






23. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






26. COTS stands for






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. OSI model layers






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






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






39. Two types of buffer overflows






40. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






44. Three main cookie types






45. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






49. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






50. Cause of open SMTP relays