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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






7. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






9. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. COTS stands for






17. Protocols used in this layer - IP






18. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






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






23. Categories of XSS






24. Two types of buffer overflows






25. OSI model layers






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






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






28. XSS stands for






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






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






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






32. Phases of threat modeling






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






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






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






37. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






39. Type - length - format - range






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






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






42. 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.






43. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






44. 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






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






46. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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