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Comptia Security +: Domain4 Application Security

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1. Can filter out most buffer overflow attacks






2. 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






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






4. Protocols used in this layer - IP






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






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






7. Three main cookie types






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






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






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






11. Area of the memory where function calls are stored






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






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






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






15. Protocols in this layer NNTP






16. OSI layer that provides interhost communication (Named Pipes






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






28. OSI layer attributed with 75% of malicious attacks






29. P2P stands for...






30. Cause of open SMTP relays






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






32. XSS stands for






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






38. OSI layer responsible for network processes to application






39. OSI model layers






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






41. 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






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






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






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






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






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






47. ARP stands for...






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






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






50. Security zone options offered by Internet Explorer