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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






2. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






5. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






6. Cause of open SMTP relays






7. COTS stands for






8. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






12. 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






13. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






14. Categories of XSS






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






16. OSI model layers






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






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






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






20. 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.






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






22. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






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






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






25. Type - length - format - range






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






27. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. XSS stands for






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






46. Phases of threat modeling






47. Three main cookie types






48. ARP stands for...






49. Two types of buffer overflows






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