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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. P2P stands for...






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






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






5. 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






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






7. ARP stands for...






8. Cause of open SMTP relays






9. Three main cookie types






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






11. Categories of XSS






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






23. OSI model layers






24. XSS stands for






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






26. 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.






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






28. Two types of buffer overflows






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






39. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






41. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






43. COTS stands for






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






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






46. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






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






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






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






50. Type - length - format - range