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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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






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






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






4. P2P stands for...






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






6. OSI model layers






7. Protocols used in this layer (ARP






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






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






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






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






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






13. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer






14. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






15. Cause of open SMTP relays






16. 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






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






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






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






20. Categories of XSS






21. Protocols in this layer NNTP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Type - length - format - range






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






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






32. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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






38. ARP stands for...






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






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






41. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






44. COTS stands for






45. 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






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






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






48. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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